Insect Bites And Stings Health-e-Quiz RealAge An interactive online health and wellness site that provides diet and nutrition assessments, health and lifestyle information, and personalized http://www.realage.com/home_care/insectbites/fs_top.asp
Extractions: Some insects are mere annoyances, while others can be deadly. Learn all about bites, stings, and the creatures that cause them in this short, interactive quiz. Youll also learn: Find out if that spider in the yard is dangerous. Get personalized recommendations with the RealAge Insect Bites and Stings Home Health Guide today.
Bites And Stings - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital you can help your child overcome both the fear and the trauma of bites and stings. There are many different types of bites or stings that may require http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/poison/bitsting.html
Extractions: Main First Aid Insect Bites and Stings Insect Bites and Stings Unless your child has an allergy, most insect bites and stings cause minor redness, swelling and itching. If you can see the stinger in your child's skin, you should use a dull blade or credit card to scrape it out. Avoid pinching it out, since this can inject more venom into the wound. If your child was stung by a poisonous spider, snake or if he is having an allergic reaction, you should call your doctor or activate your local emergency medical services for further treatment.
The Health Library Accidents,Poisons,Violence bites and stings. (Jump to Overviews Animal Insect Lizard Marine Animal Snake Spider ). Overviews. Venomous CrittersUniversity of Arizona http://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/resources/internet/bodysystems/apv_bites.html
Extractions: Diseases and Disorders Use these links to jump directly to your topic of interest in Accidents, Poisons and Violence: Accidents: Accidents Injuries Disasters and Emergency Preparedness First Aid Poisons: Poisons (General) Bites and Stings Environmental Health Food Poisoning ... Poisonous Plants Violence: Violence (General Biological and Chemical Weapons Child Abuse Elder Abuse ... Youth Violence Bites and Stings Jump to: Overviews Animal Insect Lizard ... Spider Overviews Venomous Critters:University of Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center Bites and Stings:MedlinePlus Animal Bites Animal Bites Instruction Sheet:Nemours Foundation Animal Bites:Mayo Clinic Animal Bite Infections:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine Animal Bites and Rabies:UpToDate Patient Information ... Human Bites:Merck Manual Insect Bites and Stings Overviews Insect Stings Instruction Sheet:Nemours Foundation Insect Bites and Stings:Mayo Clinic Insect Stings:American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Insect Bites and Stings:MedlinePlus Insect Repellents How to Use Insect Repellents Safely:EPA Insect Repellent Use and Safety:CDC CDC Adopts New Repellent Guidance for Upcoming Mosquito Season:CDC Keep Mosquitoes at Bay:Mayo Clinic Tick Bites Tick Bites Instruction Sheet:Nemours Foundation Tick and Mite Bites:Merck Manual Tick Removal: A Step-by-Step Guide:Nemours Foundation What to do After a Tick Bite:UpToDate Patient Information ... Tick-Borne Disease:American Academy of Family Physicians Specific Tick-Borne Diseases, see
Health 24 - First Aid, Bites And Stings Insect bites and stings are common and, although bothersome, Spider bites and scorpion stings Only a few species of spiders are dangerous but all http://www.health24.com/medical/Condition_centres/777-792-2557-2561.asp
Extractions: Are you lost in a medical scheme maze? We answer all your questions. TERMS NEWSLETTER NEWS MEDICAL SCHEMES DIET FITNESS NATURAL MAN WOMAN CHILD MIND SEX TOOLS FIND SHOP EXPERTS TALK WIN function topNav(onoff) if onoff = 1 then if window.event.srcElement.classname = "top_nav_on" then window.event.srcElement.classname = "top_nav" else window.event.srcElement.classname = "top_nav_on" end if else if window.event.srcElement.classname = "top_nav_on" then window.event.srcElement.classname = "top_nav" else window.event.srcElement.classname = "top_nav_on" end if end if end function Medical Head 2 Toe Disease centres Acne ... Run/walk for health
How To Treat Insect Bites, Stings Dr. Art Mollen talks about summertime insect bites and stings. http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/arizonaliving/articles/0726qamollen0726
Extractions: A: With some people, it's not just swelling and itching at the site. They experience swelling of the lips, tongue, ears, eyelids, mouth, palms of their hands and soles of their feet. They have difficulty breathing. The most severe is an anaphylactic reaction; that's accompanied by hives, nausea, diarrhea and mental confusion. You should get to the emergency room as soon as possible.
Allergies: Insect Bites And Stings For most people, a minor insect bite, or sting, may cause a little swelling Once an insect bite or sting allergy is confirmed, prevention is the key. http://www.baptistonline.org/health/library/alle4156.asp
Extractions: For most people, a minor insect bite, or sting, may cause a little swelling and itching. The site may be painful for a few hours. Bees, wasps, hornets, fire ants, and yellow jackets are the worst offenders. Everyone reacts to the toxic effects of insect venom. Some people are much more sensitive. They may develop severe allergic reactions. Symptoms of insect bite allergy usually begin a few minutes after the sting or bite. Mildly sensitive people may have hives with intense itching and pain around the site as well as eye itching. Very sensitive people may develop severe hives and life threatening anaphylaxis. This condition causes: * severe anxiety. Seek help right away by calling 911. Immediate treatment with epinephrine is needed. Sometimes cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is needed. Later treatment may involve other medications. Reactions that happen within minutes are more severe. Reactions that take up to a few days to develop are less severe. People who know they are sensitive should see a doctor after any sting, regardless of severity. Act fast if bitten by a black widow spider, brown recluse spider, scorpion, or if you have a violent toxic reaction. Many people are sensitive without knowing it. Once an insect bite or sting allergy is confirmed, prevention is the key. If you are sensitive, avoid walking barefoot when outdoors. Do not disturb bee hives or hornet nests. Keep garbage cans tightly covered to avoid attracting insects. Treat mild insect bites for pain with a paste of baking soda. Apply a cold, wet cloth, or ice cubes. Over-the-counter products, such as hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion, reduce itching and swelling. If you have a severe insect allergy, always keep an Epi-pen or Ana-kit handy. Those who have severe allergies should learn what to do when bitten or stung. It is a good idea to teach co-workers and family members how to respond, as well.
Extractions: feedback sitemap kids health fact sheets ... Bites and stings This fact sheet provides information on the basic treatment of venomous bites and stings in Australia. For more information about how to manage bites and stings contact the: Poisons Information Centre Tel: 13 11 26 Many different types of spiders in Australia bite people. Many bites cause a reaction on the part of the body that is bitten. The only poisonous species known in Australia are the Red Back Spider and the Funnel Web Spider. Red Back Spider A stinging feeling will be followed with swelling and pain.
Kids' Health - Topics - Bites And Stings Why do insects bite and sting? What happens when you are bitten or stung? What to do for insect bites and stings; Avoiding bites and stings http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=285&id=1707
Teen Health - Health Topics - Flying Insects Bites And Stings What to do in an emergency; Bee stings; Mosquito bites; European wasps Most insect bites and stings are not poisonous, but the bites of some flying http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2297
EMJA: Articles On Insects, Bites And Stings bites and stings Jamie E Seymour, Teresa J Carrette and Paul A Antivenom, anecdotes and evidence bites and stings Geoffrey K Isbister Med J Aust http://www.mja.com.au/Topics/Insects, bites and stings.html
Extractions: Articles on Insects, bites and stings 44 articles Funnel-web spider bite: a systematic review of recorded clinical cases [Systematic Review] Geoffrey K Isbister, Michael R Gray, Corrine R Balit, Robert J Raven, Barrie J Stokes, Kate Porges, Alan S Tankel, Elizabeth Turner, Julian White and Malcolm McD Fisher Med J Aust 2005; 182 (8): 407-411. Do box jellyfish sleep at night? [Bites and stings] Jamie E Seymour, Teresa J Carrette and Paul A Sutherland Med J Aust 2004; 181 (11/12): 707. Antivenom dosing in 35 patients with severe brown snake (Pseudonaja) envenoming in Western Australia over 10 years [Bites and stings] Justin M Yeung, Mark Little, Lindsay M Murray, George A Jelinek and Frank F S Daly Med J Aust 2004; 181 (11/12): 703-705. Irukandji syndrome in northern Western Australia: an emerging health problem [Bites and stings] Conrad J Macrokanis, Nicole L Hall and Jacki K Mein Med J Aust 2004; 181 (11/12): 699-702. [Bites and stings] Bart J Currie Med J Aust 2004; 181 (11/12): 693-697. [Bites and stings] Forbes McGain, Aaron Limbo, David J Williams, Gertrude Didei and Ken D Winkel
Insect Stings And Bites The two greatest risks from most insect stings and bites are allergic reaction and infection. Find out what you should do if your child gets stung in this http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/emergencies/insect_bite.html
Extractions: Bee, Wasp, Hornet, and Yellow Jacket Stings A bee will leave behind a stinger attached to a venom sac. Try to remove it as quickly as possible. One way is to gently scrape it out with a blunt-edged object, such as a credit card or a dull knife. Wash the area carefully with soap and water. Do this two to three times a day until the skin is healed. Apply a cold pack, an ice pack wrapped in a cloth, or a cold, wet washcloth for a few minutes. Give acetaminophen for pain. For pain and itching, give an over-the-counter oral antihistamine, if your child's doctor says it's OK; follow dosage instructions for your child's age and weight. You could also apply a corticosteroid cream or calamine lotion to the sting area. A sting anywhere in the mouth warrants immediate medical attention. That's because stings in the mucous membranes of the mouth can quickly cause severe swelling that may block airways. You should seek medical care if you note a large skin rash, a large area of swelling around the sting site, or if swelling or pain persists for more than 72 hours. You should seek immediate medical care if you notice any of the following signs, which may indicate a serious or even potentially life-threatening allergic reaction: wheezing or difficulty breathing
Extractions: Print version 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Australia wide The information provided in this web site is not a substitute for advice from a Poisons Information Centre. The Victorian Poisons Information Centre does not give advice about poisoning in animals. Please ring your vet for advice. Last Updated 06-Apr-2005. Authorised by: Brian Lilley . Enquiries: Jeff Robinson
Extractions: E-mails Received - 3,684 THIS SUPPORT GROUP AROSE FROM MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF HAVING TO BE RESUSCITATED AS A RESULT OF A REACTION TO WASP VENOM IN JANUARY 2002 - I WAS A HEALTHY 45 YEAR OLD ENGLISHMAN WITH A YOUNG FAMILY, ACTIVE, RELISHING LIFE, AND I HAD NEARLY DIED AS A RESULT OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO A SMALL INSECT. I JUST COULDN'T BELIEVE IT!
Lonely Planet | Health | Cuts, Bites & Stings Cuts Scratches; bites stings Snakes, Jellyfish, Bedbugs Lice, bites stings. Bee and wasp stings are usually painful rather than dangerous. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/health/cuts.htm
Extractions: worldguide shop thorn tree forum travel services ... HEALTH Wash well and treat any cut with an antiseptic such as povidone-iodine. Where possible avoid bandages and Band-aids, which can keep wounds wet. Coral cuts are notoriously slow to heal and if they are not adequately cleaned, small pieces of coral can become embedded in the wound. Clean any cut thoroughly with an antiseptic. Bee and wasp stings are usually painful rather than dangerous. Calamine lotion or Stingose spray will give relief and ice packs will reduce the pain and swelling. There are some spiders with dangerous bites but antivenenes are usually available. Scorpion stings are notoriously painful and in Mexico can actually be fatal. Scorpions often shelter in shoes or clothing. Certain cone shells found in Australia and the Pacific can sting dangerously or even fatally. There are various fish and other sea creatures which can sting or bite dangerously or which are dangerous to eat. Take heed of local advice. Snakes To minimise your chances of being bitten always wear boots, socks and long trousers when walking through undergrowth where snakes may be present. Don't put your hands into holes and crevices, and be careful when collecting firewood. Snake bites do not cause instantaneous death and antivenenes are usually available. Keep the victim calm and still, wrap the bitten limb tightly, as you would for a sprained ankle, and then attach a splint to immobilise it. Then seek medical help, if possible with the dead snake for identification. Don't attempt to catch the snake if there is even a remote possibility of being bitten again. Tourniquets and sucking out the poison are now comprehensively discredited.
Extractions: var externalLinkWarning = "The link you have selected will take you to a site outside Merck and The Merck Manuals.*n*nThe Merck Manuals do not review or control the content of any non-Merck site. The Merck Manuals do not endorse and are not responsible for the accuracy, content, practices, or standards of any non-Merck sources."; Search The Second Home Edition , Online Version Search Index A B C D ... Z Sections Accidents and Injuries Blood Disorders Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders ... Women's Health Issues Resources Anatomical Drawings Multimedia Pronunciations Weights and Measures ... , Online Version Section Accidents and Injuries Chapter Bites and Stings Topics Introduction Animal Bites Bee, Wasp, Hornet, and Ant Stings Centipede and Millipede Bites Human Bites ... Tick and Mite Bites Introduction Buy The Book Print This Topic Email This Topic Many creatures, including humans, bite when frightened or provoked. Bites may cause injuries ranging from superficial scratches to extensive wounds and often become infected with bacteria from the mouth of the biting creature. Certain animals can inject venom (poison) through mouthparts or a stinger. These venoms range in toxicity from mild to life threatening. Even mildly toxic venoms may cause serious allergic reactions.
Extractions: Feedback The pressure-immobilisation first aid technique was developed in the 1970's by Professor Struan Sutherland. Its purpose is to retard the movement of venom from the bite site into the circulation, thus "buying time" for the patient to reach medical care. Research with snake venom has shown that very little venom reaches the blood stream if firm pressure is applied over the bitten area and the limb is immobilised. Pressure-immobilisation was initially developed to treat snakebite, but it is also applicable to bites and stings by some other venomous creatures. It is currently recommended for most life threatening venomous bites and stings in Australia.
The Doctors Book Of Home Remedies II Marine Bites Stings And Cuts Most marine bites, stings and cuts suffered by the average beachgoer are minor, but you should seek emergency medical care if you experience nausea, http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/48/134.cfm
Extractions: From the Rodale book, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: About the only thing smaller than the amount of flesh covered by a thong bikini is your risk of an up-close-and-too-personal encounter with some sort of sea critter. "Sunburn is still the most common and probably the most serious problem a beach-goer faces," says Glenn G. Soppe, M.D., a San Diego physician who lectures on aquatic bites and stings. Still, those murky depths hold more surprises than the contents of Davy Jones's locker. Minor fish bites should be handled with the usual first-aid treatment like any other wound, and they don't present any extra risk of infection. (There's no such thing as a rabid barracuda!) But what about stings from jellyfish and stingrays or cuts from coral, sponge and common seashells? These nautical nuisances may initially seem as frightening as losing your car keys in the sand, but they're usually remedied a lot faster. And here's how. Most marine bites, stings and cuts suffered by the average beach-goer are minor, but you should seek emergency medical care if you experience nausea, vomiting or intense swelling or if you have trouble breathing following your mishap, says Glenn G. Soppe, M.D., a San Diego physician who lectures on aquatic bites and stings. Fish-hook injuries should also be treated by a doctor or other trained personnel.
