When you need a insect bite to a doctor
Pay attention to an insect bite, whether or not you have certain symptoms occur. If Yes, you should call immediately for an ambulance.
- To be an insect stung is often painful. Often swelling, itching, or Burning can occur after a bite.
- These symptoms are normal and in most cases, harmless. They usually disappear after a few days of alone again.
- If you, however, to an allergic reaction , you should immediately call the emergency doctor. You could suffer an anaphylactic shock. In this case, acute you are at risk of life.
- Signs of an allergic reaction are: swelling of the limb, skin rash, shortness of breath, dizziness, heart palpitations/turf, fever, or swelling in the face
- Select the emergency call , or go directly to a doctor, if you are on or in the mouth were pricked. Because insects can swelling stitches sometimes very strong, there is a danger of suffocation.
- The same applies if you have been stung on the eye. The eye area is particularly sensitive. Let the trick therefore, as soon as possible by a doctor.
- In the case of inflammation of the Puncture, which also is not subsided after three days, you should consult your doctor. This is to determine whether and against which insect you have an insect venom Allergy is present. If necessary, he will treat you then.
