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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for sting
  1. Insect stings and allergy (image) 
    Allergic reaction to bee stings occurs when a person becomes sensitized to the venom from a previous sting. This reaction is different from the reaction ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19327.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Bee sting (image) 
    Insect bites or stings can be painful and sometimes deadly. Most often bites or stings do not require medical care but an allergic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9100.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Jellyfish sting (image) 
    Symptoms of a marine animal sting can include pain, burning, swelling, redness, and bleeding. To treat a sting, keep the victim very still and wipe off stingers ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8860.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. 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 be carefully observed ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9473.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Wasp (image) 
    ... carry human diseases, but allergic reactions to their sting can be fatal. (Image courtesy of the Centers ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1255.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Allergic reactions (image) 
    ... and animal scratches, as well as by insect stings. Ingesting or inhaling substances like pollen, animal dander, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19150.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Stinger removal (image) 
    ... other suitable covering on the site of the sting for 10 minutes and then off for 10 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19629.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Herpes zoster (shingles) on the back (image) 
    ... follows a dermatome. The area may burn or sting before the appearance of these vesicles. Early treatment ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2942.htm - Medical Encyclopedia