What to do about bee stings in children
In summer it is common to run into a bee that stings us, so we must remain calm and try to cure it.
In summer there are animals that appear more and are present in our day to day, especially if we go to the countryside, the beach or in areas where there are flowers and plants. Bees are one of these insects and, although they are harmless, if they are attacked or feel annoyed they can attack their victim in order to defend themselves. We must bear in mind that they only bite if they believe that the situation is extreme , since after biting you they die instantly.
Therefore, we should not live afraid of these animals or kill them if they do not pose a danger to us, since they will not attack us for no reason and they are very necessary for the proper functioning of the environment on our planet.
However, children are not yet aware that some animals to defend themselves can sting and hurt them, so it is up to us not to injure themselves or that we can react as soon as possible to alleviate the pain and put a solution to a possible bite. .
At PregDream we tell you what reaction to have when faced with a bee sting in children, so that you can help your little one cope with the situation with as little pain as possible and without being overwhelmed by the experience.
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HOW TO REACT TO BEE STINGS IN CHILDREN
The first thing to keep in mind is that you should not lose your bed . It is essential that you stay calm at all times, since it will depend on you whether the child becomes more or less nervous and does not lose his calm. Also if you are calm you will be able to have a clearer mind to make the decision that is necessary, thus making everything go better and with greater tranquility. The child will be a mirror to your reactions, so you must inspire confidence and that you have the situation under control.
If you know that your child is allergic to bee stings, you should take him to the hospital as soon as possible so that he can be treated in the emergency room . Perhaps you have not detected this allergy before in him, so this first bite will serve as an experience. You will know if your child has an allergy to bees if after his sting he begins to swell, red spots appear on his skin or, most dangerously, he cannot breathe properly. In all these cases that happen to children, you should have a quick reaction and run to the hospital, because medical assistance will be crucial as soon as possible.
In the event that the child is not allergic to bees, you do not have to worry so much. You will simply have to observe if there is a stinger inside or not in the bite. If so, it will be because it has been stung by a bee and not a wasp , but if not, and by looking at the insect, we will be able to know if it was a bee, in addition to being able to see the dead animal near the area where the child was stung.
TAKE OUT THE STINGER
In some cases, the stinger can also remain inside the skin with bees, so we must remove it as soon as possible . If it costs us a lot, we should ask for help, since the sooner we remove it, the less time it will be inside the child’s body and the poison will not have as much effect, so it will greatly reduce the pain that it can cause. Then we will proceed to clean the area well with soap and water . Remember not to rub too hard as it will hurt a lot, but simply to leave the area clean with a neutral and hypoallergenic soap. We can put on an ice pack to lower the swelling and make the pain more bearable.
Then it will be time to go to a doctor or pharmacist to recommend the best treatment for this bee sting . It may be more swollen than usual or cause extreme pain for the child, so only the doctor can determine the most appropriate medicine to relieve pain or if an anti-inflammatory should be taken to remedy the swelling.
Remember that the child can be very nervous and have a bad reaction by not understanding what is happening to him, also bee stings can be very painful, so it is up to you that he can handle the situation as well as possible without generating a very bad experience. Simply, be patient and try to do everything in your power to alleviate your pain, then health professionals will be able to alleviate your symptoms and give you the appropriate treatment so that the bite disappears, gradually, as soon as possible and without much suffering for the child.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.
