What kind of insect bite will cause swelling and hardness

We often encounter various small insects in our lives. They invade our lives and cause us great trouble from time to time. Especially in the summer, sometimes it is inevitable to be bitten by certain insects, which will cause symptoms of swelling and itching, and some will even have swelling and hardness. Although the harm is not great, it is still uncomfortable. So, what insect bites will cause swelling and hardness? Let’s take a look below.

Many insect bites cause swelling and hardening. A single bite from a poisonous mosquito can cause the wound to become hard for several days, and even cause redness and swelling around the wound.

What to do if you are bitten by an insect

If you are bitten by an unidentified small insect and just feel a little pain without any redness or swelling, it means that the insect is not very harmful. Just wash the wound thoroughly with water, disinfect it, and then closely observe the changes in the skin. Generally, no special measures are required.

If the bug is poisonous and the bite causes redness and pain, rinse the wound with clean water immediately. After rinsing the wound, you can collect some fresh dandelions, mash the whole dandelion and cover the wound with it. If there are too many dandelions, you can take the white liquid from the roots and apply it to the wound for disinfection.

If the bite is from a particularly poisonous insect, simple treatment is not enough. If not handled properly, it can easily lead to dizziness, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, or even coma. In this case, it is best to go to the hospital in advance and let the doctor treat you.

In order to prevent insects from competing with humans for territory, the environment we live in must be tidy and clean. When the weather is good, we should often open the windows for ventilation, clean the house regularly, scrub and disinfect the furniture frequently. When the environment is dry, many insects will not like to stay here.

After being bitten by an insect, you should first let the blood flow out of the wound. You can squeeze the wound hard with your hands. Don't be afraid of bleeding, as bleeding will bring out the toxins inside. Let the blood flow out and then treat the wound. Never let poisonous blood flow into the body.

In fact, many small insects are unwilling to harm humans. It takes a lot of energy for them to bite you, and some even take their lives in exchange. Therefore, humans try to live in harmony with small insects. As long as we don’t harm them, they generally won’t actively attack us.