Most insect bites are caused by mosquitoes, flies, fleas,
spiders, ticks, wasps, bees and beetle. Generally most of the insect bites arte
non-poisonous.
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| INSECT BITES |
Causes
- Mosquitoes
- Flies
- Fleas
- Spider
- Ticks
- Wasps
- Bees
- 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
- Aconite
- Arnica
- Ledum pal
- Rhus tox
- Apis mellifica
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| HOMOEOPATHY FOR INSECT BITES |
Management
- Thoroughly wash the skin where the insect was bitten
- Calamine or Calendula lotion to help stop itching
- Apply ice packs to relieve pain and swelling
- If an arm or leg is bitten, rest your child with the limb raised up
- 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
Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.
