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Insect bites swell and get hard due to the human body releasing histamine in response to insect saliva containing anticoagulants. The more you itch the worse it gets, as the body thinks that you need more antibodies to attack the anticoagulants.

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Can flucloxacillin be used for insect bites?

why would you even think about using that for insect bites if you get sick from an insect you should get to a doctor! Yes, Flucloxacillin is an antibiotic for Gram-Positive bactera. However, go to the doctors and get it checked out.


How hard does a spider bite?

It really does depend on the type of spider you get bitten by but in most cases the answer is no


What kind of spider bite give s you a hard lump under skin?

Most larger spider bites will cause a hard lump to form, especially bites from a wolf spider or brown recluse. This is because blood cells rush to the area during the healing process and become trapped. As the bite heals, the lump will go down and eventually disappear. Make sure that its actually a spider bite though, because hard lumps also form under MRSA boils and are often mistaken for spider bites. Seek medical attention if the bite gets worse or does not begin healing within 24 hours of beginning treatment.


What causes hives in dogs?

Hives in dogs are typically caused by an allergic reaction. This can be triggered by certain foods, medications, insect bites, or contact with irritants. It is important to identify and address the underlying cause to provide relief for the dog.


Do guinea pig bites hurt?

Depends if your sensitive or not. To me, it feels like a little nibble. But if you threaten a Guinea pig, they can go full-force bite on you. Just yesterday, I was feeding my guinea pig some spinich and I got to close to the spinich so it bite me, but it didn't bring blood. If you have a baby guinea pig, then it can hurt because their teeth hasn't been used to chew yet, bigger guinea pigs wont hurt as bad.

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What can cause your thumb to swell and then go black and blue?

if u hit is hard on something it will swell.


Can flucloxacillin be used for insect bites?

why would you even think about using that for insect bites if you get sick from an insect you should get to a doctor! Yes, Flucloxacillin is an antibiotic for Gram-Positive bactera. However, go to the doctors and get it checked out.


How hard does a spider bite?

It really does depend on the type of spider you get bitten by but in most cases the answer is no


This question has been answered. If an insect enters the ear is it possible for the insect to enter the brain as well not aswell?

it is not possible, for the insect has to go past a hard layer/wall that is in the ear.It would have to be a dung beetle in my opinion


What is the treatment for allergic choking?

Allergic reactions can also cause the throat to swell shut. Acute allergic reactions are called anaphylactic reactions and may be fatal. Strangulation puts external pressure on the trachea causing another form of choking.


Why does your child have a very bad reaction to insect bites?

They be allergic to whatever bite he or she may have. If they have constant pain go to see a doctor about it they will subscribe medicine or something to put on it to ease the pain


What are treatments for insect bites?

Do not stick tweezers or fingers in your ear to get the insect out. This may encourage the insect to sting or bite. Try to encourage the insect to crawl out by turning the ear in an upward direction. Attempt to float the insect out by using warm water or clean vegetable oil. With a few drops of vegetable oil, gently drop into the ear while pulling the earlobe back and forth. If insect can not be remove seek medical attention immediately. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND VIDEO GO TO: http:www.emergencysuppliesinfo.com


What are mosquitos?

Mosquitoes are the insect who suck blood and spread diseases


Your 1 year old pomeranian still bites hard today drew blood and bruised you what should you do?

If a dog bites, then automatically go to the doctor. To keep the dog from biting, give it a muzzle. It's cruel, but necessary.


What is the use of pesticides as technology?

Pesticides remove pests which are detrimental to other human processes such as growing crops, or being able to go outside without the risk of insect bites and/or contracting disease carried by pests.


What are small very itchy red bumps on my face neck scalp back and chest that look like insect bites which come and go all the time ever since childhood?

its pretty much acne


Do ice make a swell go down?

yes it does because of the hystimene in your body it makes things swell and anything cold can make it go down.