Changes at the insect sting site and allergic reactions - how to recognize them?

Changes and reactions that occur as a result of insect stings usually manifest themselves as changes at the sting site and as reactions affecting the child's entire body.

Changes at the sting site (local changes) most often appear as:

Discomfort
Redness
Pain
Swelling
Itching
Heat
Occurrence of a small amount of blood

After the appearance of localized changes, it is necessary to closely monitor your child's general condition in the following hours in order to detect the possible onset of a serious allergic reaction in time.

Changes and reactions to insect bites can affect the child's entire body in severe cases. If this condition occurs, it can be a sign of a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction, and therefore requires urgent medical intervention. Some of the most common symptoms and signs of a severe allergic reaction are:

Itching and rash throughout the body, including in places away from the sting site
Hives (red bumps on the skin)
Swelling of the face, lips, eyelids, or tongue
Tickling in the throat
Throat or chest tightness
Cough
Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and wheezing
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea
Dizziness and fainting
Weak pulse
Drop in blood pressure
Pale skin
Sweating
Tension

If you notice any of these symptoms and signs in the child, call the emergency medical service immediately (194), and if the circumstances are such that you can get to a doctor faster, arrange the child's transport to the nearest health institution (clinic, health center, hospital), with the provision of cardiopulmonary resuscitation measures during transport, if necessary.