Did You Know?
Some swellings can be from food!
Why Swellings Happen
They happen when our body fights hurt.
How to Help Swellings
Rest and ice can help them feel good.
What swellings Does
Swellings show where we got hurt.
They help keep us safe from germs.
They can make us feel sore.
Most go away in a few days.
Some need a doctor to check.
They can be from bites or stings.
More About swellings
Swellings can be from many things. They can be from a fall, a bug bite, or even food. Our body makes them to help heal. It is like a shield for the hurt part.
When we get a swelling, it can feel hot or sore. We might want to touch it, but we should not. It is best to let it be. Most of the time, they go away fast.
Did you know some people get swellings from food? This is called an allergy. It can make the skin swell up. If this happens, it is good to tell an adult.
