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Results 1 - 10 of 23 for insect bites stings
  1. Bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket sting 
    This article describes the effects of a sting from a bee, wasp , hornet, or yellow jacket. This article is for information only. DO ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002847.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Insect bites and stings 
    Insect bites and stings can cause an immediate skin reaction. The bite from fire ants and the sting from bees, ... You can help prevent insect bites and stings by doing the ... dark clothing when walking through woods, fields or other areas ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000033.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Insect bites and stings (image) 
    Even though some insect bites or stings can be extremely painful they usually do not require emergency medical care. Although the stung or bitten area should ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9473.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Anaphylaxis 
    ... allergen. Common causes include: Drug allergies Food allergies Insect bites/stings Pollen and other inhaled allergens rarely cause anaphylaxis. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000844.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Bee sting (image) 
    Insect bites or stings can be painful and sometimes deadly. Most often bites or stings do not require medical care ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9100.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Fire ants 
    ... poison control. Those who have an allergy to insect bites or stings should carry a bee sting kit and know how to use it in an emergency. These kits require a prescription.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002843.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Shock 
    ... you have a known allergy (for example, to insect bites or stings), carry an epinephrine pen. Your health care provider ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000039.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Cellulitis 
    ... with a break in the skin (skin wounds) Insect bites and stings , animal bites, or human bites Ulcers from certain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000855.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Urticaria pigmentosa 
    Avoid histamine release triggers.Triggers include insect bites and stings, exposure to temperature extremes, certain medicines, and rubbing the skin lesions. Antihistamine medicines can help relieve symptoms such as itching and flushing. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001466.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Allergen 
    ... and wheat) Fungal spores Insect and mite feces Insect bites and stings (their venom) Natural latex rubber Pollen
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002229.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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