Of course, wasp stings are very unpleasant and also very painful. Many people are terrified of these insects, believing that they are extremely dangerous. In fairness, it should be noted that the wasps attack a person solely for defensive purposes. This may be a sudden movement or an attempt to deliberately or accidentally crush them. Cases of unmotivated aggression when attacked by these insects are extremely rare.
Wasp stings in humans can cause reactions ranging from mild swelling to severe allergies. In general, the symptoms of stinging insect bites are easy to recognize. Most commonly seen:
- local edema with a diameter of several centimeters, as a rule, the puncture site is clearly visible;
- redness at the site of the bite;
- severe itching and pronounced pain;
- general weakness;
Sometimes some people have more severe symptoms that require medical attention. Typically this is:
- severe allergic reaction;
- nausea;
- urticaria.
But wasp stings can provokea small percentage of people have a much more complex condition. This requires the immediate help of specialists. In such people, after a very short time from the moment of the bite, appears:
- chest pain;
- wheezing;
- difficulty in swallowing;
- slurred speech;
- dizziness;
- shortness of breath.
Multiple wasp stings are the most dangerous. At the same time, a large number of strong toxins enter the human blood at a time. This can lead to severe poisoning of the body and even death. Bites are no less dangerous for people with acute individual intolerance. A severe allergic reaction can cause anaphylactic shock. But you should not relax, even if there were no complications for the toxins of stinging insects. If the bite was in the neck or tongue, then there is a danger of developing laryngeal edema. This entails asphyxia and, as a result, death.
It is very important to know what to do after an insect has stung. Is there a reliable remedy for a wasp sting? Is it necessary to seek qualified medical assistance? If there is only one bite on the body, then, as a rule, there is a slight swelling and redness. There are, of course, pain sensations, but in this case, only the initial treatment will be enough. Bites from all stinging insects are usually treated at home. To do this, you need to know the algorithm of actions for such situations. First, it is better not to disturb the place whereWas stung by a wasp. The sting, if it, of course, remains, is carefully removed with tweezers. The wound is treated with peroxide or iodine. You can make a small compress from a weak solution of potassium permanganate. In order to relieve swelling, you can apply a heating pad with cold water or a napkin with ice wrapped in it. It will not be superfluous to take antihistamines. In most cases, these simple procedures are sufficient. But if there is more than one bite on the body or symptoms of intoxication of the body are observed, urgent medical attention is needed.
