Stings

Have you ever been stung by a bee, wasp, or hornet? Do you wonder what is going on in your body?

                   First of all these kinds of insects usually travel in colonies, so usually when you get hit by one there are many more in your general area. Did you know the stinger from the insect is sometimes left behind in your skin? Luckily its venom is usually confined to the area around the stinger.

Unfortunately for people with allergic reactions to bees aren’t as lucky. Unlike a non-allergenic reaction, allergic reactions are extremely deadly and dangerous. Most allergic people are those with weak immune systems. This causes the body to react wildly to the sting or overreact. The venom is then found affecting the entire body instead of just a small area.

*        The most obvious allergic reactions occur within the hour, but also most deaths occur then also.

Multiple stings to a victim can cause severe damage such as; such as muscle breakdown or kidney failure) and, rarely death even for non-allergic people.

As for treatment it depends on the severity of the condition. (Click for more info!)

Most of the time, signs and symptoms of a bee sting are minor and include:

·         Instant, sharp burning pain at the sting site

·         A red welt at the sting area

·         A small, white spot where the stinger punctured the skin

·         Slight swelling around the sting area

A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to bee stings is potentially life-threatening and requires emergency treatment. About 3 percent of people who are stung by a bee or other insect quickly develop anaphylaxis. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include:

·         Skin reactions in parts of the body other than the sting area, including hives and itching and flushed or pale skin (almost always present with anaphylaxis)

·         Difficulty breathing

·         Swelling of the throat and tongue

·         A weak and rapid pulse

·         Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea

·         Dizziness or fainting

·         Loss of consciousness

If you get stung more than a dozen times, the accumulation of venom may induce a toxic reaction and make you feel quite sick. Signs and symptoms include:

·         Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea

·         Headache

·         Vertigo

·         Feeling faint or fainting

·         Convulsions

·         Fever

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Would you rather have a red bump with a little pain, or a trip to the hospital because you can’t breathe? Too bad you don’t decide, your body does.