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Integrative Approach to Pediatric Nausea.

Jenna Arruda, Ann Ming Yeh

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|June 12, 2019

Summary

Pediatric nausea can be effectively managed with various non-pharmacologic therapies. Emerging evidence supports mind-body interventions, botanicals like ginger, and acupuncture for treating nausea in children.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Background:

Nausea is a common and distressing symptom in children.
Its complex pathophysiology involves neurological, gastrointestinal, and psychological factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To review pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies for pediatric nausea.
To highlight emerging evidence for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on pediatric nausea treatments.
Analysis of evidence for mind-body interventions, botanicals, aromatherapy, and acupuncture.

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Pharmacologic options exist, but non-pharmacologic therapies show promise.

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Hypnosis, biofeedback, ginger, peppermint oil, aromatherapy, and acupuncture have emerging evidence.

These CAM therapies offer potential alternatives or adjuncts to conventional treatment.

Conclusions:

Non-pharmacologic therapies, including CAM, are valuable options for managing pediatric nausea.
Further research is warranted to solidify the efficacy of these emerging treatments.
A multimodal approach may be beneficial for addressing nausea in children.