When your child keeps having the same health problem
Specialist Ayurveda care for recurring and long-standing childhood concerns.
Online consultation available
When your child keeps having the same health problem
Specialist Ayurveda care for recurring and long-standing childhood concerns.
Online consultation available
What is your child struggling with?
Frequent cough, cold or nasal allergy
For children who repeatedly experience cough, cold, sneezing, blocked nose or allergic rhinitis.
Adenoids, mouth breathing or recurring tonsil problems
For children with diagnosed adenoid enlargement, snoring, mouth breathing, recurrent tonsillitis or nasal obstruction
Constipation or recurring digestive problems
For children with constipation, irregular bowel habits, recurring abdominal discomfort, poor digestion or appetite concerns.
Eczema or recurring skin problems
For selected recurring concerns such as eczema, itching, dry or frequently irritated skin.
Appetite, nutrition or growth concerns
For poor appetite, eating difficulties, slow weight gain, nutrition concerns or questions around growth.
Why do parents consider Ayurveda for their child?
Parents come to Ayurveda for different reasons.
Sometimes the immediate problem improves, but keeps returning.
Sometimes several things seem to be happening together — frequent respiratory complaints, poor appetite, constipation, disturbed sleep, skin problems or difficulty maintaining a comfortable daily routine.
Parents commonly consider an Ayurveda consultation when:
The same health problem keeps returning
The child has already been treated several times
They want the child’s overall health pattern to be assessed
Diet, digestion, sleep or daily routine may be relevant
The condition needs care and follow-up over time
They want to explore Ayurveda while continuing other medical care where required
The first step is to understand whether Ayurveda care is appropriate for your child.
Already seeing a paediatrician?
That is useful information — bring it with you.
You do not have to disregard your child’s previous or ongoing medical care to consult a UWAY Ayurveda doctor.
You can share:
Previous prescriptions
Blood tests
X-rays or scans
ENT reports
Allergy reports
Growth records
Details of medicines currently being taken
Our doctor will review these as part of understanding your child’s case.
Where a physical examination, investigation or another specialist’s opinion is needed, you will be advised accordingly.
Meet the Ayurveda Paediatrics Team
Dr. Krishnasree
BAMS, MBA (H. Admin) | 15+ years of clinical experience
Dr. Krishnasree specialises in Ayurvedic paediatric care, with a focus on addressing childhood health concerns and supporting healthy growth and development.
Dr Ankit Lakra
BAMS, MD – Kaumarbhritya (Balaroga)
Dr Ankit specialises in Ayurveda Paediatrics and child healthcare. His clinical work includes paediatric, developmental and other complex childhood health concerns.
Dr Deepthi P
BAMS, MD (AYU) | 13+ years of clinical experience
Dr Deepthi has extensive clinical experience across adult, paediatric and adolescent care, including selected child-development and behavioural concerns.
What is Ayurveda Paediatrics?
Ayurveda has a specialised discipline concerned with the health and care of children known as Kaumarbhritya or Bala Roga.
A child’s assessment may include the immediate health concern along with other relevant factors such as:
Appetite and digestion
Bowel habits
Sleep
Diet and food patterns
Daily routine
Growth and development
Pattern and frequency of recurring complaints
Previous illnesses and treatment
Care is planned only after the doctor evaluates the individual child.
Where appropriate, this may include prescribed Ayurveda medicines, dietary advice, changes in daily routine and follow-up consultations.
How we understand your child’s case
Depending on your child’s concern, the doctor may review:
The doctor then decides whether Ayurveda care is appropriate and what the next step should be.
Present symptoms
When the problem began, how often it occurs, possible triggers and what has helped previously.
Previous treatment
Medicines already used, previous diagnoses and what has or has not helped.
Medical reports
Previous investigations, scans, X-rays, ENT reports and prescriptions.
Diet and digestion
Appetite, food habits, digestion and bowel patterns.
Sleep and daily routine
Sleep, school routine, activity levels and other relevant habits
Growth and development
Growth history and developmental information where relevant.
If Ayurveda care is appropriate
Depending on the individual child, the care plan may include:
Prescribed Ayurveda medicines
Diet recommendations
Advice on daily routine
Follow-up consultations
Review of progress
Changes to the care plan where required
There is no standard prescription or programme given to every child.
Care is planned after assessing the individual case.
Can the consultation be online?
Some childhood concerns can initially be discussed through an online consultation.
Parents can share the child’s history, symptoms, previous treatment and available reports with the doctor.
An online consultation may not be sufficient in every case.
If your child requires:
A physical examination
Investigations
ENT assessment
Paediatric examination
Another specialist’s opinion
In-person treatment
the doctor will advise you on the appropriate next step.
Child Development & Support
Some children require a more specialised and longer-term approach.
UWAY doctors also have experience in selected developmental and behavioural concerns.
In these situations, Ayurveda may be considered as supportive care within a broader care plan where appropriate.
It does not replace developmental assessment, therapy or specialist care when these are required.
How UWAY Paediatric Care Works
1. Book the consultation
Tell us briefly what your child has been experiencing.
2. Share relevant history and reports
Previous prescriptions and investigations can be reviewed by the doctor.
3. Consult the doctor
Your child’s current concern and relevant health history are assessed
4. Receive the care plan
If Ayurveda care is appropriate, the doctor explains the treatment and follow-up required.
A note for parents
Children should not be given Ayurveda medicines simply because a product is described as herbal or natural.
Age, dosage, medical history, current medicines and the child’s health condition all matter.
Please do not self-prescribe medicines based on information found online or a prescription given to another child.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Ayurveda includes specialised paediatric medical practice.
However, the medicine and dosage should be selected by a qualified doctor after considering the child’s age, health condition, medical history and current treatment.
Yes. Bring details of your child’s current treatment and previous medical records. The UWAY doctor can take them into account while assessing the case.
No. Do not stop medicines prescribed by another doctor simply because you are consulting an Ayurveda doctor.
Tell the UWAY doctor about all medicines and supplements your child is currently taking.
For some concerns, yes.
After reviewing the child’s history and available information, the doctor may recommend an in-person examination or further investigation if needed.
In some situations, Ayurveda care may be used alongside other medical care.
This depends on the child’s condition and existing treatment. Always inform the doctor about all ongoing medicines and therapies.
There is no standard treatment duration.
It depends on the health problem, how long it has been present, the individual child and how the child responds to care.
The doctor can discuss the follow-up plan after assessment.
Not sure whether Ayurveda is appropriate for your child?
You do not have to decide that yourself.
Tell us what your child has been experiencing and share any previous reports or treatment details.
A UWAY doctor can assess the case and advise you on the appropriate next step.
When urgent medical care is needed
UWAY online consultations are not intended for emergencies.
If your child has severe breathing difficulty, seizures, loss of consciousness, severe dehydration, significant injury or appears seriously unwell, please seek immediate medical attention.
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