Men and women, children and the elderly — anyone can be attacked by insects at any time; But in the case of children, the risk of such accidents is higher. Many times the reaction to this sudden attack of insects is fatal.
Insects like bees, wasps, bumble-bees, ants, scorpions, caterpillars, mosquitoes etc. are all around us. When they sting, bite or come in contact with any part of the body, various unwanted reactions take place in the body. Some insect bites are three to four times more venomous than snakes. Their bites can be life threatening. Some insect bites can cause severe allergic reactions. Some insects are also carriers of various infectious diseases of bacteria and viruses. Therefore, it is necessary to take appropriate action in time without neglecting any insect bite or sting.
What could happen with insect bites
Physical reactions vary depending on the type of insect and the individual. However, after the bite of an insect, there are usually red spots, spots, pain, swelling, and rashes on the skin at the site of the bite; In some cases, blisters may appear. These symptoms usually go away within 24 hours. But if the inflammation caused by the bite is more, it can also cause inflammation called cellulitis. Severe reactions can also include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, swelling of the lips and tongue, redness of the eyes, profuse sweating, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, cough, diarrhea etc.
Severe allergic reactions can lead to anaphylactic shock, with sudden drop in blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, abdominal-chest-head pain, Loss of consciousness etc. In addition, three to five days after the insect sting or bite, there may be secondary bacterial infection or inflammation in the affected area. If this happens, redness may increase in the wound area, pus may come out from the affected area or there may be symptoms of more severe pain.
Do's and don'ts
Insect stings like bees, wasps, bumblebees can cause pain in the body but the wound area should be kept as stable as possible. Because, the more the limbs are moved, the faster the poison will start spreading in the bloodstream. If the sting breaks and sticks to the skin, it should be removed as soon as possible.
Don't apply ash or something like ash to the affected area. Also avoid scratching the bite area with nails. The affected area should be washed as soon as possible using disinfectant soap and clean water. As a home remedy, apply a little aloe Vera gel, basil juice, lavender oil or eucalyptus oil to the insect bite which will give some comfort ness from the pain. If the affected area is swollen, cool it for 20-25 minutes by applying ice. In addition, antihistamines or calamine-like lotions or creams may be used. If you have severe allergies or itching, you may need to take antihistamines. If there is pain in the affected area, paracetamol-type painkillers can be taken.
However, in case of shortness of breath, swelling of the wound, swelling of the eyes, mouth and throat, difficulty in swallowing, dizziness, fever, vomiting or fainting, etc., the affected person should be taken to the nearest hospital immediately. In addition, even if symptoms of secondary bacterial infection are found in the wound site, it is important to seek medical attention without delay. In these cases, it is most prudent not to waste time going to any jharfunka or any ojha-kabiraj.
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