1. Mosquito bite
- Symptoms: Itchy red bumps, swelling of the skin.
- Particulars: May cause allergic reactions with more severe symptoms in some people.
2. Bee sting
- Symptoms: Sharp pain at the sting site, redness, swelling.
- Particulars: May be associated with local pain and swelling, and in some cases severe allergic reactions with respiratory problems.
3. Wasp sting
- Symptoms: Sharp pain, burning sensation, large swelling and redness.
- Particulars: May cause severe allergic reactions; immediate medical attention required for signs of anaphylaxis.
4. Tick bite
- Symptoms: Usually no pain, red annular rash in Lyme disease.
- Details: Ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease; remove the tick as soon as possible and consult a doctor with symptoms of infection.
5. Flea bite
- Symptoms: Severe itching, small red bumps that often appear in groups.
- Particulars: May cause allergic reactions; avoid scratching to prevent secondary infections.
6. Spider bite
- Symptoms: Variable depending on the spider; typically pain, swelling, redness.
- Specifics: Some spiders can inject venom that causes severe symptoms such as muscle cramps, nausea and headaches.
7. Dazen bite
- Symptoms: Painful bite with bleeding wound, swelling and itching.
- Particulars: May cause allergic reactions; watch for signs of infection after bite.
Treatment of insect bites:
- Clean the bite: Clean the bite with soap and water to remove any bacteria.
- Disinfect: Use alcohol or a disinfectant to disinfect the bite site.
- Cooling: Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and itching.
- Medication: For itching and pain, you can use an over-the-counter anti-itch cream or antihistamines.
- Remove a tick correctly: Use special tick tweezers to grab the tick as close to the skin as possible and gently pull it straight up.
When to see the family doctor?
- At signs of infection such as increasing redness, swelling, pain, or pus formation.
- In severe allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat, dizziness or fainting after a bite or sting.
- If you cannot remove a tick completely or the tick may have been on the skin for more than 24 hours.
- In symptoms of tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease (for example, a red ring-like rash).
Recognizing insect bites early and treating them correctly can help prevent complications and provide quick relief from symptoms. Always consult a doctor if in doubt about the severity of a bite or if symptoms worsen.
