Recognize and treat insect bites

1. Mosquito bite

• Symptoms: Itchy red bumps, swelling of the skin.
• Particularities: May lead to allergic reactions with more severe symptoms in some people.

2. Bee sting

• Symptoms: Sharp pain at the stab site, redness, swelling.
• Particularities: May be associated with local pain and swelling, and in some cases severe allergic reactions with breathing problems.

3. Wasp Stitch

• Symptoms: Sharp pain, burning sensation, large swelling and redness.
• Particularities: May cause serious allergic reactions; need immediate medical attention if signs of anaphylaxis occur.

4. Draw bite

• Symptoms: Usually no pain, red ring-shaped rash in Lyme disease.
• Particularities: Sign can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease; remove the tick as soon as possible and consult a doctor if symptoms of infection.

5. Flea Bite

• Symptoms: Severe itching, small red bumps common in groups.
• Particularities: May cause allergic reactions; avoid scratching to prevent secondary infections.

6. Spider bite

• Symptoms: Variable depending on the spider; typical pain, swelling, redness.
• Particularities: Some spiders can inject poison that causes severe symptoms such as muscle cramps, nausea and headache.

7. Dazenbiet

• Symptoms: Painful bite with bleeding wound, swelling and itching.
• Particularities: May cause allergic reactions; watch for signs of infection after the bite.

Treatment of insect bites:

• Clean the bite: Clean the bite with soap and water to remove any bacteria.
• Decontinent: Use alcohol or disinfectant to disinfect the bite site.
• Cooling: Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and itching.
• Medicine: For itching and pain you can use a freely available anti-itching cream or antihistamines.
• Remove tick correctly: Use a special drawing tweezers to grab the tick as close to the skin as possible and gently pull it straight up.

When do you want to see the doctor?

• If signs of infection such as increased redness, swelling, pain, or pus formation.
• If severe allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat, dizziness or fainting after a bite or stab.
• If you cannot completely remove a tick or if the tick may have been on the skin for more than 24 hours.
• In symptoms of diseases transmitted by ticks such as Lyme disease (e.g. a red ring-shaped rash).

The timely recognition and proper treatment of insect bites can help prevent complications and provide rapid relief from symptoms. Always consult a doctor if you are not sure about the severity of a bite or worsen symptoms.