Natural Treatment for Insect Bites and Stings
Symptoms of an insect bite result from the injection of venom or other substances into your skin. The venom triggers an allergic reaction. The severity of your reaction depends on your sensitivity to the insect venom or substance.
Most reactions to insect bites are minor, causing little more than an annoying itching or stinging sensation and minor swelling that go away within a day or so. A prolong reaction may cause fever, hives, painful joints and swollen glands. You might experience both the instant and the late reactions from the same insect bite or sting. Only a small amount of people develop harsh reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect venom. Symptoms of a severe reaction include facial swelling, difficulty breathing and shock.
Bites from bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and fire ants are typically the most troublesome. Bites from mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies and some spiders also can cause reactions, but these are generally milder.
For mild reactions:
- Go to a safe area to steer clear of more stings.
- Scrape or brush off the stinger with a straight-edged object, such as a card or the back of a knife. Wash the affected area with soap and water. Don't try to pull out the stinger; doing so may release more venom.
- To decrease pain and swelling, apply a cold pack or cloth filled with ice.
- Apply hydrocortisone cream, calamine lotion or a baking soda paste with a ratio of 3 teaspoons baking soda to 1 teaspoon water to the bite or sting several times a day until your symptoms go away.
- Take an antihistamine containing diphenhydramine such as Benadryl, Tylenol Severe Allergy or chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlor-Trimeton, Teldrin).
Allergic reactions may include mild nausea and intestinal cramps, diarrhea or swelling larger than 2 inches in diameter at the site. See your doctor promptly if you experience any of these signs and symptoms.
For severe reactions:
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling of your lips
- Swelling of the throat
- Faintness
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Rapid heartbeat
- Hives
- Nausea
- Cramps
- Vomiting
Severe reactions may progress rapidly. Dial 911 or call for emergency medical assistance if the following signs or symptoms occur:
Emergency Care:
- Take these actions immediately while waiting with an affected person for medical help:
- Check for special medications that the person might be carrying to treat an allergic attack, such as an auto-injector of epinephrine. Use the drug as directed, usually by pressing the auto-injector against the person's thigh and holding it in place for several seconds. Massage the injection site for 10 seconds to enhance absorption.
- After administering epinephrine, have the person take an antihistamine pill if he or she is able to do so without choking.
- Have the person lie still on his or her back with feet higher than the head.
- Undo tight clothing and cover the person with a blanket. Don't give the person anything to drink.
- If there's vomiting or bleeding from the mouth, turn the person on his or her side to prevent choking.
- If there are no signs of circulation (breathing, coughing or movement), begin CPR.
If your doctor has prescribed an auto-injector of epinephrine, read the instructions before a problems develops.
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