What are the symptoms of an allergic reaction to an insect bite?
Allergic reactions to insect bites can vary in each person and unfortunately there is no way of knowing if you are allergic to a sting, until you have been stung. There is not usually a dangerous allergic reaction after the first sting though it may still be painful. However, on subsequent stings an allergic reaction may occur, which can sometimes lead to anaphylaxis. The first symptoms you experience will be similar to those of a normal reaction, though they could be more severe and you may develop blisters. Further symptoms of an allergic reaction to a insect bite, usually occur within 10 minutes of the sting and may include any of the following :- • A feeling of dizziness, sometimes resulting in fainting. • A rash anywhere on the body. • Nausea and vomiting. • Swelling in parts of the body, such as the lips, eyelids, tongue and throat. • In severe cases, the person suffering from the sting can have breathing difficulties due to the throat swelling (anaphylaxis). • Weakness, caused b
