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The vitiation of ''dosha'', body elements, ''mala'' and the diseases which affect adults also affect children similarly, but in lesser degree. | The vitiation of ''dosha'', body elements, ''mala'' and the diseases which affect adults also affect children similarly, but in lesser degree. | ||
Inapplicability of major purification procedures like emesis in children due to tender nature, dependency, inability to fully express themselves in speech and gestures, are the factors which a wise paediatrician should consider while prescribing the medicine for diseases of children. | |||
He should give only small doses of medicines as per the disease. Sweet decoction, medicated milk and medicines with mild potency shall be administered in children by wise pediatrician. | He should give only small doses of medicines as per the disease. Sweet decoction, medicated milk and medicines with mild potency shall be administered in children by wise pediatrician. | ||