Bubble after insect bite
Excessive itching after an insect bite can cause the affected person to scratch the irritated skin frequently. As a result, pathogens can enter the bite site and cause the insect bite to become inflamed. If the insect bite is inflamed, this can manifest itself through various symptoms.
As a rule, the redness and swelling increase significantly as soon as the insect bite is inflamed. In addition, the affected area becomes overheated. Severe pain in the area of the bite is also one of the typical symptoms of an insect bite that is inflamed.
To avoid possible complications, a doctor should be consulted promptly and appropriate treatment should be initiated. Depending on the severity of the inflammatory processes, an ointment containing antibiotics must be applied at regular intervals. In addition, the symptoms of an insect bite that is inflamed can be treated with a locally effective cortisone preparation.
Blood Poisoning
Blood poisoning occurs whenever an infection does not remain localized but spreads throughout the entire organism via the bloodstream. A small wound, for example an insect bite, can be the cause of blood poisoning. Nevertheless, it must be noted that such a pronounced reaction does not always occur after an insect bite.
In most cases, the insect bite is uncomplicated and heals quickly. Blood poisoning is therefore merely a complication that can occur in the course of an insect bite. The reason for the development of blood poisoning after the insect bite is the inability of the immune system to effectively fight the inflammatory processes in the area of the bite.
In this way, bacterial pathogens that are normally found on the skin surface can enter the organism via the bloodstream. As a result, an inflammatory reaction occurs in those affected, which spreads to the entire body. In the case of blood poisoning, symptoms appear that indicate an inflammatory reaction of the entire organism.
Affected patients usually develop a significantly increased heart rate (tachycardia). In addition, blood poisoning following insect bites results in an increase or decrease in body temperature (fever or hypothermia). The blood pressure of the affected person is also typically significantly reduced (hypotension).
Other symptoms of blood poisoning after an insect bite are The classic symptoms of blood poisoning after an insect bite usually increase significantly within a very short time. In the case of severe blood poisoning, there is a danger to life due to multiple organ failure. For this reason, a doctor should be consulted immediately if blood poisoning is suspected after an insect bite.
- Pain
- Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
- Difficult breathing (dyspnoea)
- Signs of dehydration (dehydration)
- Restlessness and confusion
- Dizziness up to coma
