Insect bites: swelling as a typical symptom
One of the most common symptoms is swelling after an insect bite: the tissue at the site of the bite and in the immediate vicinity swells to a greater or lesser extent.
Insect bites: swelling after mosquito bite
Horsefly bite swelling is similar to swelling after a mosquito bite.
Insect bites: swelling after bee or wasp sting.
A bee and wasp sting swelling is characterized by the fact that it develops very quickly after the sting. It is also characterized by redness in the center of the swelling. It is caused by substances in the venom of the bee, wasp, hornet or bumblebee.
This also applies to insect venom allergy and insect bites occurring in the mouth or throat: Swelling of the mucous membranes in the throat and pharynx can cause breathing problems and in the worst case lead to suffocation! Call an emergency doctor immediately!