INSECT BITES AND THERE HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT

Most insect bites and stings are mild and do not cause much discomfort.

They might cause itching, swelling and stinging that go away in a day or two.

Although Some bites or stings can transmit disease-causing bacteria, viruses or parasites

and may cause allergic reactions.

SYMPTOMS

1. Redness, swelling, itching of the affected parts.

2. Coldness or hotness of the affected part.

3. Blotchy rash may be seen

4. At times nausea, wheezing or breathing difficulty may arise.

5. Fever, chills and rigor.

 *HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT* 

 *Apis mel* 

🔹Swelling of skin after bites, sore, sensitive.

Stinging pains, erysipelas with sensitiveness and swelling, rosy hue.

Carbuncles with burning,stinging pains.

Sudden puffing up of whole body.

 *Ledum pal* 

🔹Punctured wounds, produced by sharp pointed instrument or insect bites .

Affected parts are cold. Long discoloration of skin after injuries.

Eczema, itching of feet and ankles worse scratching and warmth of bed.

 *Echinacea* 

🔹Venom infection, snake bites and stinges are acted upon. Enlarged lymphatics.

Foul discharges with emaciation and great debility.

Irritations from insect bite and poisonous plants .

Can also be used locally as a cleansing and antiseptic wash.

 *Tarentula cubensis* 

🔹It is a toxaemic medicine. Red spots and pimples.

Feels puffed all over, carbuncles, burning, stinging pains. Purplish hue.

Bubonic plague, can be used as a curative and preventive remedy specially during the period of invasion.

*Caladium*

🔹 Insect bites burn and itch intensely.

Itching rash alternates with asthma.

Burning sensation and erysipelatous inflammation.

 By - Dr Arushi Agarwal 

         Punjab.