When to see a doctor: Most bites and stings improve within a few days, but you should get medical help if You were bitten ...

Treating bites and stings: the basics Remove any sting, tick or hairs if they're still in the skin. Wash the area with soap and water and apply a cold compress or ice pack for at least 10 minutes.

Recommendations: wash the area with soap and water, and apply cold presses and topical antihistamines in case of intense itching. Symptoms: immediate pain, slight swelling, intense stinging. Bees ...

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Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ...

DRACULA horseflies with ‘excruciating’ bites are on the rise as temperatures soar in Scotland. The flying vampire bugs can ...

Tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease: red, target-shaped rashes on the skin, fever and muscle and joint pain, all appearing several days after the bite. Response: contact a health professional.

3. Ticks Symptoms: the odd thing about ticks is that their bites can go unnoticed. The clue is that when it falls off, it leaves a small red mark in the shape of a bull’s-eye. Recommendations: remove ...

Tick season is already off to a rough start, and catching bites early is key to preventing tick-borne disease. Research ...