What should I do if my arm is swollen after being bitten by an insect

Mosquito bites are often hard to guard against because mosquitoes are small and difficult to notice. However, once bitten by a mosquito, it can cause great harm to the body and cause people to experience various discomfort symptoms. Among them, redness and swelling of the skin are more common, and the bite sites are generally very scattered. Let’s take a look at what to do if your arm is swollen due to insect bites.

1. Anti-inflammatory

For children with severe symptoms or infections, antibiotics can be taken orally to reduce inflammation. At the same time, the bitten area should be cleaned and disinfected in time, and an appropriate amount of erythromycin ointment should be applied.

2. Anti-scratch

Parents should supervise their children to wash their hands, cut their nails short, and be careful to prevent children from scratching bites to prevent secondary infection. If you find that your baby has symptoms such as high fever, vomiting, or even convulsions, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Doctor's Tip: When using mosquito repellent products, especially mosquito repellents and ointments that come into direct contact with the skin, pay attention to whether there are allergic reactions. Babies with a history of allergies should be especially careful. You can usually eat some calcium supplements, vitamin C and complementary foods rich in vegetable oil.

Quick treatment methods for different insect bites

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1. Symptoms after being bitten

Bee stings cause red bumps and severe pain on the skin. There are often protruding black thorns in the center of the lump.

2. Quick processing method

Use your thumb nail or a hard card to gently scrape the skin to remove the thorn. Never pinch the sting with your fingers or tweezers, as this will squeeze more venom into the skin. After the thorn is removed, wash the injured area with soap or water, then wipe it with a cool towel.

This situation may still have caused some problems with viral infection, and this situation is suitable for treatment with antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir ointment.

It is generally considered to be a phenomenon caused by infection. It is recommended to take oral anti-inflammatory drugs such as metronidazole for treatment. You should pay attention to keeping the affected area clean and avoid scratching to prevent infection.