Insects such as wasps, hornets, bees, ants, fleas, mosquitoes, spiders and flies may sting or bite. The sting or bite may be painful and can be followed by a reaction to venom or anti-clotting agent transferred to your skin through the insect\u2019s stinger or mouth. Even insects not typically capable of breaking the skin can be unpleasant.<\/p>\n
Below is a list of different stings or bites common to the UK and how to identify them. For more information on symptoms, treatment and prevention for each type of bite or sting, click on the relevant title. Gnat Bites<\/strong> \u2013 hyperlink<\/p>\n Ladybird Bites<\/strong> \u2013 hyperlink<\/p>\n Mosquito Bites<\/strong> \u2013 hyperlink<\/p>\n Tick Bites<\/strong> \u2013 hyperlink<\/p>\n Wasp stings <\/strong>\u2013 hyperlink<\/p>\n Bee stings<\/strong> \u2013 hyperlink<\/p>\n Typically, an insect bite or sting will result in a red, swollen lump developing on the skin. The area may be painful and can be itchy. Symptoms will usually not require medical treatment and can improve within a few hours or days. Some people may have a mild allergic reaction, which will cause a larger area of skin around the bite to become red, swollen and painful. A moderate reaction may last a week and symptoms of infection could appear if the bite area has been scratched and bacteria has been introduced to the wound. In moderate cases and cases of an infection, we advise you to call Ahmey\u2019s and make an appointment with a doctor. In rare cases, a bite or a sting will cause a severe reaction and cause symptoms of anaphylaxis (dizziness, swollen mouth or face and difficulty breathing). These symptoms require immediate emergency treatment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the unusual event that a bite causes symptoms of a severe reaction, you will need immediate emergency care. Dial 999 for an ambulance if you experience the symptoms below following a bite or sting:<\/p>\n Any mild discomfort for a mild reaction to a bite or sting can be treated by the patient themselves in the ways shown below.<\/p>\n First aid for bites and stings:<\/p>\n There are some general precautions that you can take to reduce your risk of being stung or bitten by insects.<\/p>\n Insect Bites or Stings Insects such as wasps, hornets, bees, ants, fleas, mosquitoes, spiders and flies may sting or bite. The sting or bite may be painful and can be followed by a reaction to venom or anti-clotting agent transferred to your skin through the insect\u2019s stinger or mouth. Even insects not typically capable of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1695,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n
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Symptoms and circumstances that require a call to Ahmey\u2019s or NHS 111<\/h2>\n
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