Wasp Sting Remedy: How Can I Care for My Sting at Home?

 Wasps are hymenopteran insects, similar to bees, but differing in a more elongated body. In the larval stage they feed on foods of animal origin, and in adulthood on the nectar of ripe fruits. When wasps sense danger, they attack. Animals and people often suffer from this. A wasp sting is dangerous because it causes a severe allergic reaction, which may require medical attention. If it is not possible to go to the hospital, it can be treated at home. You will learn how to do this in the presented article.

What to do if you have mild symptoms

In most cases, the first wasp sting causes a minor reaction. It is accompanied by a smoothed clinical picture, which allows you to care for the wound at home. To do this you need:

1. Wash the bite area with cold water and soap.
2. Apply an ice pack to it, which will help relieve swelling.
3. Rub the affected area with chilled cucumber slices or a clove of garlic, which will reduce pain.

If folk remedies do not help reduce swelling or reduce pain, you can use Calamine lotion, which will soothe the skin. Or use an antihistamine that relieves symptoms. After treatment, the wound should remain open and the skin around it should be dry and clean.

What to do if you have moderate symptoms

In repeated cases, as well as in people with allergies, bites can cause a mild reaction. It is usually accompanied by:

• nausea,
• swelling,
• hyperemia (redness of the skin).

In this case, the wound is cared for according to the same principle as for a mild reaction. It is first washed with soap, then cooled and, if necessary, rubbed with garlic. If symptoms persist, you can take an antihistamine at home or apply lotion to your skin. If these procedures do not work, you need to contact a medical facility. Only a qualified doctor can carefully examine the bite site, make a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.

What to do if you have a severe reaction to a bite

A severe reaction to a wasp sting is rare. It mainly occurs with repeated attacks of insects and attacks by a whole swarm, as well as with hypersensitivity of the body. In this case, you may experience:

• labored breathing,
• swelling of the lips and face,
• throat swelling,
• dizziness,
• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• vomit,
• hives (blisters on the skin),
• stomach cramps,
• decreased blood pressure (hypotension),
• loss of consciousness.

If any of these signs are detected, you should immediately consult a doctor to receive qualified medical care.