Mosquitoes, fleas, scabies, bed bugs, ticks, red bugs, and spiders are just several of many insects that commonly bite. Even though most of these insect bites are normally harmless, they can be extremely irritating. For example, some insect bites can cause intense itching while others can even cause mild to moderate pain. There are some over-the-counter products and self-care measures that you can try for symptom relief and to prevent insect bites.
Scorpions, wild honeybees, killer bees, papers wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and fire ants are some of the common insects that can sting you. These insects have a stinger that they can use to pierce your skin and then inject venom into your body. Even though some of these insect stings may result in mild symptoms such as itching and pain, some are dangerous and even potentially deadly. Therefore, it is important to know when you need to seek immediate medical attention. For all milder cases, there are some over-the-counter products and self-care measures that you can try for symptom relief.
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