Insect bite allergy
Insect bite allergy: Introduction
Insect bite allergy: An insect bite allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to a bite by an insect such as an ant. Multiple bites increase the risk of a severe reaction or death. The specific symptoms that can result can vary amongst patients.
More detailed information about the symptoms,
causes, and treatments of Insect bite allergy is available below.
Symptoms of Insect bite allergy
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symptoms of Insect bite allergy
Treatments for Insect bite allergy
- Avoid being bitten by offending insect, adrenaline injection if anaphylactic reaction occurs, antihistamines
- Treatment is dependant upon the type and severity of the reaction but may involve:
- Avoidance of stings - wearing shoes outside etc
- Soothing lotions - calamine etc
- Antihistamines - May minimise itching and decrease response in mild to moderate reactions, especially with primarily skin involvement
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Home Diagnostic Testing
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- Child Behavior: Home Testing
- Child General Health: Home Testing
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Insect bite allergy: Deaths
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Insect bite allergy: Complications
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Causes of Insect bite allergy
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Insect bite allergy: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Misdiagnosis and Insect bite allergy
Mild worm infections undiagnosed in children: Human worm infestations, esp. threadworm, can be overlooked in some cases,
because it may cause only mild or even absent symptoms.
Although...read more »
Mesenteric adenitis misdiagnosed as appendicitis in children: Because appendicitis is one of the
more feared conditions for a child with abdominal pain, it can be over-diagnosed
(it can, of course, also fail to be diagnosed with fatal...read more »
Blood pressure cuffs misdiagnose hypertension in children: One known misdiagnosis issue
with hyperension, arises in relation to the simple equipment used to test blood pressure....read more »
Children with migraine often misdiagnosed: A migraine often fails to be
correctly diagnosed in pediatric patients.
These patients are not the typical migraine sufferers, but migraines can also...read more »
Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases
are difficult to diagnose.
Even the well-knowns conditions such as asthma or lung cancer often fail to be diagnosed early....read more »
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Insect bite allergy: Research Doctors & Specialists
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Hospitals & Clinics: Insect bite allergy
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Insect bite allergy: Rare Types
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Insect bite allergy: Animations
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Prognosis for Insect bite allergy
Prognosis for Insect bite allergy:
Prognosis depends on the severity of the allergy with severe cases resulting in anaphylactic shock within minutes of being stung.
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Insect bite allergy: Broader Related Topics
Types of Insect bite allergy
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