Bites, in general, can cause pain and itching and are usually caused by animals (dogs, snakes, rodents, among others)
In reality, though, one of the most dangerous kinds of bites can happen to you in your own home—a bite from another human being! (Doctors agree that humans have more bacteria in their mouths than most wild animals, regardless of how often we brush our teeth.)
It is important to note that the danger of bites is triple: loss of organic matter (tears), contamination by germs, and secondary infection (in severe cases, tetanusrabies), as well as the injection of toxic substances (poisons).
Because of this, only small bites (which do not break or puncture the skin and do not come from snakes) can be treated at home; the others require medical treatment.
folk remedies
Remedy for bites # 1: Apply ice to relieve small bites on the tongue and cheeks that we accidentally get while eating or chewing.
Remedy for bites #2: Clean (in the case of animal bites) the wound abundantly (if it is small; large ones require going to the hospital) with soap and water, or only with hydrogen peroxide «jet», to eliminate most of the contaminants that could be in it, reducing the risk of infection.
Remedy for bites #3: Remove foreign bodies occupying the wound with tweezers if it is small. If it is deep, you should see a doctor.
Remedy for bites # 4: Crush a clove of garlic, apply to the small wound and then place a gauze.
Remedy for bites # 5: Moisten a gauze with the infusion of thyme and apply on the small wound.
Remedy for bites # 6: Boil for 5 minutes 1 tablespoon of verbena in a cup of water. Let cool for a few minutes and apply through gauze on the wound.
Remedy for bites # 7: Boil a handful of cloves and then moisten a gauze. Apply to the affected area
Preventive recommendations for dog bites
Don’t run, better stop. When someone runs, the dog will tend to catch them, even a non-aggressive dog. His son must stop and not move.
Do not stare the dog in the eye. This can be threatening to the dog, which is likely to attack.
deal with an order. Many dogs respond to a simple command, such as «sit» or «no.» Your child should say the command in a firm but low voice; if the dog complies, the child can slowly withdraw.
Get down on the floor. If the dog attacks, or the child is too frightened to attempt the command-and-run routine, the child should quickly drop to the ground and place their hands behind their necks, forearms and elbows over their ears. This covers the most delicate areas and the dog may just sniff and walk away.
Recommendations for the management of snake bites
If you have been bitten by a snake that you suspect is venomous, the best thing to do is to rush to the nearest emergency room. Some snake bites, especially those from rattlesnakes like the Eastern diamondback, can be fatal. However, hospital emergency units have very effective antidotes that will soon have you feeling well again.
One fact that may calm your nerves a bit is that snakes only envenom, or inject their venom, 25 to 75 percent of the time. The rest of the time they leave nothing but fang holes and a terrified victim.
If you are away from medical attention, it is recommended that you take the following steps while seeking help or on the way to the hospital: Have someone capture the snake and kill it—as long as the capture is done without too much danger. Put the dead snake in a bag and take it with you to the hospital. This way, hospital staff will be able to correctly identify the snake and be sure to apply the correct antidote.
It is advised to remain still, immobile and warm. Do what you can not to panic. Getting restless stimulates the heart to pump more blood, which means more poison will circulate throughout your system. It may help to take deep, slow, long breaths a couple of times.
If the bite causes heavy bleeding, it is recommended to apply pressure to the area with the palm of the hand. Immobilize the area.
When to see the doctor
If after the bite you experience any symptoms of illness (such as fever, loss of consciousness, nausea, dizziness, or vomiting).
If your child has been bitten by a wild animal or pet that has rabies, he or she will need a series of shots to prevent rabies. And even if there’s no chance the pet has rabies, your child could get tetanus from a human or animal bite.
Tetanus can be fatal, so your doctor will need to know about the bite, in case your child needs a tetanus booster shot.
In addition to rabies and tetanus, the main concern with bites, both human and animal, is that the child may acquire an infection from the bacteria that has found its way onto the skin. Cat bites, in particular, become infected very easily. The cat’s jaw is small, but its teeth are like little hypodermic needles.
Even after the doctor has healed the bite, if it subsequently becomes painful, red, or swollen, you should contact the doctor again as soon as possible.
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