Monday 15 April 2013

HOMOEOPATHY FOR INSECT BITES IN KIDS


Most insect bites are caused by mosquitoes, flies, fleas, spiders, ticks, wasps, bees and beetle. Generally most of the insect bites arte non-poisonous. 


INSECT BITES
Causes
  1. Mosquitoes
  2. Flies
  3. Fleas
  4. Spider
  5. Ticks
  6. Wasps
  7. Bees
  8. Beetle
Signs and symptoms
  • Painful itchy lacerations
  • Swelling and redness
  • Severe allergic reaction:
  • Anaphylactic reaction - The symptoms include hives, itching, stomach cramps, coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing and swallowing, choking and fainting.
  • Swelling of the lips or tongue, or difficulty breathing calls for medical emergency
Homoeopathy Treatment for insect bites in Children
  1. Aconite
  2. Arnica
  3. Ledum pal
  4. Rhus tox
  5. Apis mellifica  
HOMOEOPATHY FOR INSECT BITES

Management
  1. Thoroughly wash the skin where the insect was bitten
  2. Calamine or Calendula lotion to help stop itching
  3. Apply ice packs to relieve pain and swelling
  4. If an arm or leg is bitten, rest your child with the limb raised up
  5. In case of bee stings try to rub the sting off
Prevention
  • Use mosquito nets
  • Do not entertain you children to stand or play near pools of stagnant water
  • Use insect repellents
  • Arrange insect screens to windows
Note:

Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.

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