Insect bites and sting result in redness, swelling, and itching. In certain cases infection caused could be life-threatening. The vary symptoms which one displace are a basically allergic reaction to the entry if venom through the Insect bites and stings.
Symptoms: Red bump, Itching, Swelling, difficulty in speaking, difficulty in swallowing, difficulty in breathing, dizziness
Who is Susceptible?
Persona living in tropical areas, summer in non-tropical areas
Spending time in the garden
Overcrowding and poor hygiene
Shifting to a house in which the previous owner kept pets
Dilapidated housing
Tourism destinations, trains, cinemas, hospital wards and clinic waiting rooms, staff and student accommodation, hotels
Stage of Reaction:
- No observable reaction, a period of induction if hypersensitivity.
- Pruritic papules appear after about 24 hours of bite and lasting for several days.
- Patient in addition developing an immediate wheal lasting for a few hours.
- Development of only immediate wheal without delayed papule.
Prevention:
Applying Neem oil or mustard oil on the body as it acts as a mosquito repellent.
In case a bee has tongue you remove the stinger from your skin as soon as possible.
List of Home Remedies:
Turmeric and Basil Leaves: Take 2 teaspoons of crushed basil leave (tulsi). Add two teaspoons of turmeric powder (Haldi) and mix properly to make a paste, apply this paste on the infected parts.
Onion: In case of a bee sting take a slice of onion. Place the slice on bee sting holds it and places it on the wound for about an hour.
Baking Soda: Take some baking soda and water to make a paste. Apply the paste on the bee stings to reduce swelling and pain.
Aloe Vera: Apply the Aloe Vera gel on the infected area directly.
Tooth Paste: Apply a small amount of toothpaste based on peppermint or Neem, allow it to dry.
Garlic: Take raw garlic and rub it on your wound.
Salt and Water: Take some water and add some iodine salt to it to make a fine paste. Apply the paste directly on your wound.
Tea Tree or Rosemary Oil: Take a small amount of tea tree oil or rosemary oil and dilute it in some water and apply it on the infected part.
Honey: Take a teaspoon of honey (raw honey) and apply directly to the infected part.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Take a cup of apple cider vinegar and dip a cotton cloth into it and use a band-aid on the bite. Change the band-aid as if necessary.
Papaya: Mashed a piece of papaya, apply on the bite leave it on for about an hour then wash it off.
Ice Cube: Apply the ice pack on a bug bite to get relives from pain, itchiness, and swelling.
Banana Peel: Take a banana peel and rub it on the affected area with the inside of the banana peel.