Stings and bites from insects are common. They often result in redness and swelling in the injured area. Sometimes a sting can cause a life-threatening.

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Stings and bites from insects are common. They often result in redness and swelling in the injured area. Sometimes a sting can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction. Most stings result in pain, swelling, redness, and itching to the affected area.

Insects do not usually attack unless they are provoked. Most bites and stings are defensive. The insects sting to protect their hives or nests. The insect bite include:  Mosquito stings  Scorpions stings  bees stings  tick stings  Medusa stings

Bee stings are the most frequent. They can occasionally cause death, usually due to acute allergic reaction caused by the venom inoculated. signs and symptoms Reddening of the skin generalized Swelling in other zones removed from the place of the sting palpitations sensation of suffocation in the throat

should do the following: *Reassure the person. *Remove the stinger. Carefully scrape the stinger. Do this in the same direction it entered. For this, use the tweezers *Apply cold compresses or cold water over the affected area to reduce inflammation and reduce pain and absorption of the venom. *When allergic reaction occurs, provide an antiallergic and quickly move the victim to hospital.

 cold compresses  Benadryl  analgesic

bites from mosquitoes typically do not cause significant illnesses, unless they convey "vectors," or microorganisms that actually live within these mosquitoes. Signs and Symptoms red spots Allergies. Blisters.

* Treatment depends on the type of reaction. * If there is only redness and pain at the bite site, ice is adequate treatment. * Clean the area with soap and water to remove contaminated particles left. Medication * Antihistamines. * Calamine lotion also helps relieve itching.

Ticks adhere tightly to the skin or scalp. These transmit various disease- causing organisms (meningoencephalitis, hemorrhagic fevers, various bacterial infections). Signs and Symptoms *Tick bites produce local reaction of itching and redness. *Cramps. *Paralysis and respiratory distress.

* Plug the hole injury with mineral oil, glycerin or petroleum jelly to facilitate removal of the tick. * Remove it with forceps. * Rubbing the skin Wash with soap and water to remove any remaining germs in the wound.

Scorpion Sting Most of these injuries are caused accidentally stepping on or when in contact with them since they are nocturnal creatures of habit and traditionally fleeing human presence. Signs and Symptoms Inflammation Reddening of the affected area

*Wash the wound. *Apply cold compresses. *Attend the shock and move the victim to a hospital quickly.

The tentacles of medusa on contact with human skin stick secreting a poisonous liquid that causes pain with burning burning sensation, rash and hives. Signs and Symptoms Abdominal pain Changes in the pulse Pain in the chest Headache.

* Do not use fresh water, or rub it can pop the bags deposited the poison. * Apply alcohol, or shaving soap, then scrape this material with a razor blade and re-wash the area with salt water or, ultimately, apply warm sea water or hot sand. * It can also be useful the application of baking soda dissolved in water. * Be alert to the presence of symptoms of shock and treat you.