Hornet is a large wasp. This is a very unpleasant looking hymenopteran insect belonging to the family of aspens. It is aggressive. Medicine knows a lot of cases when hornets bite people for no apparent reason. There are many species of these insects, but each of them represents a danger to humans.
What is dangerous bite hornet?
According to its composition and the principle of the effect on the body of poisons, hornets, wasps and bees are very similar. But, despite this, the bite of giant hymenopterans human body is much more difficult to tolerate. And getting into the blood in large quantities, the poison of these insects and does cause pathological processes.
Distinctive feature of bites of hornets - the allocated poisonous substance negatively influences not only on a place of a stinging, but also on all organism. The components of the poison often cause powerful allergic reactions. Although, of course, there are also cases when the bite does not deliver a person absolutely no problems - it all depends on the state of immunity and certain characteristics of the body.
Symptoms of a bite of a hornet
The hornet is a large insect that can not be missed. And it's not just the size. The moment of stinging is accompanied by wild pain. In a few seconds the place of the bite turns red, inflames and swells. Victims with weak immunity can completely lose consciousness. And the skin of allergy sufferers is covered with red, scaly and cracked spots.
The commonest manifestations and consequences after a bite of a hornet is customary to include:
- dizziness;
- severe headaches;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- cooling of limbs;
- cyanosis of the neck, lips and ears;
- lowering of blood pressure;
- increased heart rate ;
- fever;
- chills;
- severe sweating;
- difficulty breathing.
Some victims of hornets after the attack start cramps, but this phenomenon is rare. And the most dangerous places for bites are the neck, mouth and head.
It is important to understand that special mosquito nets are not saved from the poison of these insects. A dangerous substance can easily penetrate the skin even through a light tissue. Therefore, the only effective way to prevent a bite is to avoid contact with the hornet.
What to do after a bite of a hornet?
The more correctly people around the attacked insects react, the less suffering the poisoning will bring to him. The first help in defeat is simple enough:
- Inspect the wound carefully. If the remains of the sting are visible in it, they must be removed.
- The next thing you have to do with a bite of a hornet is to remove the poison from the wound, at least partially. This should be done in the first few minutes after the incident, otherwise the actions will not be effective.
- Wipe the damaged area of the body with alcohol or
hydrogen peroxide. If there is nothing like that at hand, you can take a tablet of acetylsalicylic acid, a piece of cucumber, freshly squeezed lemon juice or onions. - Remove the edema and reduce the pain can be with a cold compress or a piece of ice.
- If possible, the sting should be given an antihistamine drug (Tavegil, Suprastin, Lorano, Diazolin).
Well if at hand there is an ointment with hydrocortisone or lidocaine. It will help alleviate the itching and reduce swelling.
If after a bite of a hornet changes in state of health do not occur, treatment is not required. If any of the above symptoms appear, consult a specialist as soon as possible.