Life-threatening reactions to bed bug bites. Different people react differently to bed bug bites. While some show mild reactions, there are others that showcase severe and life-threatening reactions to the bites. Some of these reactions are:
- Fever
- Swollen Tongue
- Large blisters
- Difficulty in breathing
- Anemia (This result from several bed bug bites, and it is often rare)
- Secondary infection due to excessive scratching
- Feeling sick
- Irregular or forceful heartbeat
If any of these symptoms are seen it is important to get immediate medical attention and once the allergy is known to carry an epi-pen to treat the reactions. It is important to still go to get medical attention even if the epi-pen is used as a subsequent reaction can occur.
For minor reactions to bed bug bites the symptoms can be treated using allergy medications that can be purchased over the counter. Creams are also options, and these creams can go directly on any bites to relieve symptoms such as itching.
It is also important to know that the bites you have are bed bug bites and not a bite from another type of insect, so you know what it is you are allergic to.
Again, it is important to see immediate medical attention as soon as you observe any of the severe reactions. Read More…
