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.