Honestly, an insect sting from a bee, wasp, or even a hornet is usually more painful and alarming than they actually are, although most people would actually think otherwise.
Although it might be pretty dangerous, but fortunately for you and I, a simple sting is something that first aid can relieve.
First aid would be able to relieve an individual sting.
A single sting should have and start with an initial sharp pain, followed by mild swilling and soreness.
However, if you're allergic to these poisons from any insects, serious conditions can develop rapidly, causing an anaphylactic shock.
Multiple stings can also have a dangerous cumulative effect that should be taken seriously.
This also include stings in the mouth as the swelling could possibly obstruct the airway of the victim.
If your sting is one that can be relieved with first aid, then these are the steps that you can possibly follow.
The aim of this treatment is to relieve the swelling and pain and to arrange removal in a hospital with your doctor if it is necessary.
1.
If your sting is still in the skin, remove it with a pair of tweezers.
Using the tweezers, grasp the sting below the poison sac as close to the skin as possible, and pluck firmly.
2.
To relieve the pain and reduce swelling, place a cold compress over the swell.
3.
It is advisable for you to visit a doctor if the swell or pain persist or increase after a day or two.
If the sting is in the mouth, it is advisable to give the casualty ice to suck on to minimize the possible swelling.
However, it is important to immediately send the casualty to the hospital to seek professional help.
Tick bites Ticks are tiny and spider-like creatures who attach themselves to passing animals and humans as they bite into the skin to suck on blood.
A hungry tick is usually too small to be seen and the bite is painless.
However, after sucking the blood from its victim, it swells to the size of a pea and can be easily spotted.
It should be removed as soon as possible as it could carry disease and cause infection.
To remove a tick from the skin, using fine-pointed tweezers, grasp the tick and as close to the skin as possible.
Use a slight to-and-fro action to lever, rather than to forcefully pull the head out.
As the mouth-parts will be very firmly embedded in the skin, we should try to avoid breaking the head behind, and instead pull it out as a whole.
A doctor should be seen as soon as possible with the removed tick.