Allergic reaction to a wasp sting

An allergy to a wasp sting appears in absolutely all people. The difference is only in the intensity of the manifestations of an allergic reaction. In most cases, symptoms are limited. redness, swelling of the sore spotinsignificant itchy. Passes independently for several days without special therapy. In the presence of severe allergies after a bite, a general deterioration in well-being is observed, the most terrible consequence is death.

Normal body reaction

During the bite, the insect sprays under the skin poison, which causes a protective response of the body. Instantaneous pain, redness, swelling, swelling around the damaged tissue, and local temperature increase appear at the site of the lesion. After some time, as the wound heals, itching of moderate intensity is observed. This reaction is present in most victims.

On a note!

The body itself stops the action of the poison, restores damaged tissue. Painful symptoms disappear within a day, the healing rate of the bite site depends on the sensitivity of the skin. Approximately a bruise after a wasp sting passes in 5-7 days.

The situation does not require special treatment, just provide the right first aid. To eliminate unpleasant sensations, folk remedies are used in the form of lotions, wiping wounds, compresses, pastes.

Signs of Inadequate Response

In the human body there are special immunoglobulins that neutralize the action of the poison, do not allow a difficult situation. Immunoglobulin is produced when the first or second poison enters the bloodstream. This substance is absent in infants, people with pathologically weak immunity, and a genetic predisposition to allergies.

On a note!

It is possible to determine whether there is an allergic reaction to a wasp sting by external manifestations, internal sensations. In a normal situation, the lesion site turns red, swells in a diameter of 10 mm. If this indicator is exceeded, you can judge about an allergy to wasps.

How further symptoms will develop depends on the individual characteristics of the body, the strength of the immune system.

Minor symptoms of wasp allergy

They are characterized by an enhanced local reaction on the skin.

• increased redness;
• severe swelling;
• rash;
• pain;
• increase in local temperature;
• burning;
• itching

Urticaria after a wasp sting covers only the affected area or manifestations are observed throughout the body. In most cases, it develops in young children under 2 years of age, adults with weak immunity, during the first attack of an insect. A photo of an allergy to a wasp sting is presented below.

Symptoms of moderate severity

In addition to skin rashes, severe swelling, redness, there is a change in overall well-being:

• headache;
• dizziness;
• weakness;
• nausea;
• lowering blood pressure;
• palpitations;
• dry cough;
• difficulty breathing
• vomiting
• a slight increase in temperature;
• muscle spasm;
• diarrhea;
• pain in the stomach, intestines;
• violation of coordination of movement;
• pallor of the skin.

An allergic reaction to a wasp sting begins to occur within 20 minutes after an insect attack.

Severe symptoms

A wasp sting with a strong allergic reaction for 5 minutes causes difficulty breathing, swelling of the larynx. Anaphylactic shock may occur. The situation requires immediate emergency medical care.

A dose of prednisolone, adrenaline is administered to the victim, a tourniquet is placed above the bite site to prevent further poison from entering the bloodstream. Further therapy is carried out in a hospital.

In the absence of proper medical care, death from a wasp sting may occur. The situation is complicated when several insects attack a person at once. ICD code 10 bite or sting by non-poisonous insects, arthropods refers to section W57.

Important!

Immediately after an insect attack, you need to show the victim or yourself first aid. The bite site should be disinfected, neutralize the effect of the poison, and reduce the concentration of the toxic substance in the blood. If you have complex symptoms, see a doctor immediately. If several insects were able to bite at once, emergency assistance will be required.

Actions immediately after an insect attack

There are several options for first aid:

• Wash the wound under running water or use warm water.
• Wipe the place of the bite with ammonia, medical, any tincture of herbs based on alcohol.
• Apply foam from laundry soap for several minutes, rinse with cold water.
• Wipe with a solution of vinegar - in a glass of water 1 tbsp. spoon means.
• Processed with a slice of lemon, plantain juice, dandelion, celandine.
• A paste of baking soda is applied - dissolved in water, stirred, left on the body until solidified.

On a note!

If it is not possible to use a medical antiseptic, wash the wound, wipe the affected area with your own saliva.

Wasp Sting Allergy Treatment

Antihistamines, anti-allergic drugs for external use will help stop the pathological process. Take the medicine inside immediately after an insect bite. Effective drugs Diazolin, Elcet, Eden, Supravtin, Fenistil drops. The course of therapy depends on the complexity of the symptoms. In a difficult situation, it lasts at least 10 days. If there is an allergy to wasp venom, allergy sufferers should always carry such drugs with them.

To remove local symptoms, use external funds in the form of a gel, ointment. The affected areas are treated from 1 to 3 times per day. The course of treatment is about 5 days. With positive dynamics, the concentration of active substances is reduced. When choosing an effective remedy for a child, you need to consider age, individual characteristics of the body, carefully read the instructions.

Effective drugs:

• Fenistil gel;
• Psilo balm;
• Elokom;
• Advantan;
• Betamethasone.

Important!

Hormonal drugs help much faster, but they need to be used in a small amount, not more than 7 days for adults, 5 for children.

How to find out if there is an allergy

It is very difficult to predict the body's reaction to wasp venom in advance. There are situations when insects have bitten many times, and then a severe allergy suddenly develops with difficulty breathing, swelling of the larynx, diarrhea, and impaired coordination of movement.

The likelihood of developing an allergy increases if there are no antibodies to wasp venom in the body, in the presence of a genetic predisposition. If an allergy to wasp venom is detected, experts analyze information, symptoms. The analysis is carried out directly by in vivo and in vitro methods. Determine the presence, number of antigens to the poison. Additionally, the body is examined for helminths, fungi, pathogens, viruses to determine the nature of the allergy.

In vivo methods include subcutaneous, intravenous administration of an allergen, followed by observation of the body's response. The advantage of diagnosing is at a low price, the disadvantage is the possible development of an allergic reaction when wasp venom enters the bloodstream again. The in vitro method does not provide for the introduction of an allergen; it reveals not one, but a group of possible allergens. The duration of the analysis is 7-10 days. The average price of the procedure is 680 rubles. It is practically pointless to treat the disease; all efforts must be directed towards preventing a complex reaction.