What to do if a child has a puffy eye after a mosquito bite

Mosquito bites can cause swelling and swelling in any person, but it is especially unpleasant when the face, eyes or eyelids are damaged. Young children with more delicate skin are very susceptible to toxins, which are released by “bloodsuckers”.If a child has a swollen eye from a mosquito bite, then treatment should be started as soon as possible, so that the infection does not get into the bitten place and the mucous membrane.

Cause of tumor after bites

When piercing proboscis skin female mosquito together with saliva, it injects anticoagulants designed to reduce blood clotting. These toxic substances can cause allergic reactionespecially in babies. The bite is clearly visible as a red dot on the delicate skin.

If a mosquito has bitten a child in the eye, the possible negative effects are expressed as follows:

• severe swelling, caused by the action of the histamine substance, is due to the fact that the skin of the eyelids can strongly stretch and swell quickly due to accumulation of fluid in the lower layer of the epidermis;
• redness and an increase in the volume of tissues in the area of ​​the eyelids can be large and even close the eyes completely, making it impossible for the child to see;
• bite itches and itches, which is why children often try to scratch the affected area, which can cause infection;
• tearing caused by irritation of the mucous membrane of the eye.

On a note!

The usual severe swelling of the affected area occurs after the person is lying on his back. Waking up in the morning after being bitten by a mosquito in the eye, the baby can frighten parents with its appearance and the inability to see anything because of swelling. After 1-2 hours, the edema usually decreases after the child is in an upright position.

If infection could not be avoided, the following symptoms may occur:

• pronounced redness in the bite area and around both eyes;
• pain sensations;
• appearance of pus in the affected eye.

On a note!

If the child is in an upright position, and the tumor does not subside after 1 hour, then this is a sign of infection in the eye.

Swollen eyes of a child from a mosquito bite

Parenting

Rules of behavior and treatment of edema after mosquito bites:

1. Thoroughly rinse the affected eye with water and soapy water to remove any germs from it.
2. The place where the mosquito bite was made in the form of a red dot must be carefully disinfected with an alcohol solution, without touching the eyeball itself.
3. Parents need to be monitored so that children do not scratch an itchy eye, so as not to infect the mucous membrane.
4. Take an antihistamine drug that will help prevent an allergic reaction and reduce unpleasant symptoms: Suprastin, Claritin, Loratadin, Erius.
5. Take advantage of folk and medical remedies for the effects of mosquito bites.
6. Drink plenty of fluids to remove toxins from the body.

Folk remedies

Folk recipes from mosquito bites

In order to reduce itching, swelling and other consequences of mosquito attacks, babies or older children can use proven "grandmother's" methods:

• to make soda solution from 3 tsp of powder and 1 l of water, the resulting slurry is put in place of the bite before drying;
• use the juice of medicinal plants (dandelion, plantain, mint, parsley), which is used to make a lotion with a wetted cotton pad on the eye area;
• cabbage leaf in shredded form must be put on the bitten place;
• rub the eyelid with an ice cube, repeat several times;
• put in place the bite cold lotion for 15 minutes, repeat every hour;
• make lotions with aloe juice, making sure that the liquid does not fall on the mucous membrane;
• Acetic solution with water - used to wipe the affected area, relieve swelling and reduce itching;
• The use of essential oils (tea tree, etc.) is possible only in diluted form with water. When applying, care must be taken not to fall into the eye.

Important!

Some herbal remedies and essential oils can cause allergies in young children. Therefore, it is imperative to check for skin sensitivity: drip the product onto an intact area and check the reaction, if there is no redness, then it can be used.

Drugstores

Preparations for the treatment of insect bites

There are also drugs that can be used to treat unpleasant consequences when the eye has become swollen after a mosquito bite.

Recommended products that can be used in children, starting at birth:

• Antibiotic eye drops Albucid or Sulfacyl-sodium (20% solution for children) will help to avoid infection and harmful bacteria.
• Fenistil-gel - anti-allergic cream, relieving itching and swelling. It is used in children from 1 month old.
• Calamine - baby soothing lotion, active ingredients (calamine and zinc oxide,medical clay, plant extracts) have a cooling and soothing effect on delicate skin, reduce swelling, itching and inflammation, form a protective film on the damaged area.
• Vitaon, an oil extract that has antipruritic, antimicrobial and wound healing effects, is used to treat swelling of the eyelids and eyes in children of any age.

For children from the age of 1-2 years, I apply ointments and creams:

• Psilo-balm - apply to the swollen eyelid, can be used in children from 2 years;
• vegetable balm asteriskwhich is good to treat insect bites, but in children is used from 2 years.

Complications in children with a mosquito bite in the eye

Complications after a mosquito bite

All folk and drugs have high efficacy in swelling and changes in the skin of a child during the day after the attack of "bloodsuckers". However, there may be complications that occur due to an allergic reaction of the child’s body.

Symptoms for which you need to consult a doctor:

• the size of the edema exceeds 10 cm;
• persistent itching and severe redness;
• fever after mosquito bite;
• heart rhythm disorder, tachycardia;
• signs of drowsiness, pain, and dizziness;
• choking or breathing problems.

Important!

When such negative symptoms appear, parents should seek emergency medical care so that further treatment can be carried out under the supervision of qualified professionals.

Means for treating mosquito bites must always be present in the home first aid kit to assist the injured child quickly and effectively, helping to relieve swelling, reduce itching and prevent combing the bitten area.