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

Mosquito bites can cause swelling and swelling in any person, but this is especially unpleasant when the face, eyes or eyelids are affected. Younger children with more delicate skin are very susceptible to the toxins that “bloodsuckers” emit. If the child’s eyes are swollen from a mosquito bite, treatment should be started as soon as possible so that the infection does not get into the bitten place and on the mucous membrane.

The cause of the tumor after bites

When piercing the proboscis of the skin, the female mosquito along with saliva, it releases anticoagulants designed to reduce blood coagulation. These toxic substances can cause allergic reaction, especially in babies. The bite site is clearly visible as a red dot on delicate skin.

If a mosquito bites a child in the eye, the possible negative consequences are expressed in the following:

• severe edemacaused by the action of a histamine substance - occurs due to the fact that the skin of the eyelids can 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 eyelids can be large and even completely close the eye, depriving the child of the opportunity to see;
• the bite itches and itches, because of which children often try to scratch the affected area, which can cause infection;
• lacrimation caused by irritation of the eye mucosa.

On a note!

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

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

• pronounced redness in the bite and around both eyes;
• pain
• the 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.

Parent Actions

Rules of conduct and treatment of edema after mosquito bites:

1. Thoroughly rinse the affected eye with water and soapy water to cleanse it of germs.
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 control that children do not comb the 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 means for treating the consequences of a mosquito bite.
6. Drink plenty of fluids to remove toxins from the body.

Folk remedies

In order to relieve itching, swelling and other consequences of attacks of mosquitoes, infants or older children, you can use the proven "grandmother" methods:

• to do soda solution from 3 tsp of powder and 1 l of water, put the gruel in place of the bite until dry;
• use the juice of medicinal plants (dandelion, plantain, mint, parsley), from which lotion is made with a moistened cotton pad on the eye area;
• chopped cabbage leaf should be put on a bitten place;
• wipe the eyelid with a cube of ice, repeat several times;
• put a cold lotion in place of the bite for 15 minutes, repeat every hour;
• make lotions with aloe juice, making sure that the liquid does not enter the mucous membrane;
• vinegar 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 get 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.

Pharmacy products

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

Recommended funds that can be used in children, starting from birth:

• Antibacterial eye drops Albucid or Sulfacyl sodium (20% solution for children) will help prevent infection and harmful bacteria.
• Fenistil-gel - anti-allergenic cream that relieves itching and swelling. It is used in children from the age of 1 month.
• Calamine is a 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 edema of the eyelids and eyes in children of any age.

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

• Psilo-balm - apply on a swollen eyelid, can be used in children from 2 years old;
• vegetable balm asterisk, which is good to treat insect bites, but in children it is used from 2 years.

Complications in children with a mosquito bite in the eye

All folk and medicinal products are highly effective for swelling and skin changes in a child during the day after the attack of "bloodsuckers". However, complications are also possible that occur due to the allergic reaction of the child's body.

Symptoms in which you need to see a doctor:

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

Important!

If such negative symptoms appear, parents should seek urgent medical attention so that further treatment is supervised by qualified specialists.

Means for treating mosquito bites must always be present in the home medicine cabinet to help the affected child quickly and effectively, helping to relieve swelling, reduce itching and prevent combing a bitten area.