IMG94 (2)

After a Sting

Bee Sting in an allergic individual can cause anaphylaxis: malfunc-tioning of organs far from the site of the Sting. One or morę of the symp-toms shown herc might arlse in any given person. Systemie reactions oc cur because venom diffuses into ar-culating blood (iniet), which can car-ry it to sensitized mast cells located throughout the body.

Dizziness, seizures, loss of . consciousness or death can arise as a consequence of a severe drop in blood pressure

Swelling of the lips and longue occur frequently and can impede swallowing and breathtng

I Swelling of the larynx can cause ' suffocation

Constriction of lower airways can cause wheezing and other asthmabc-type breathmg difficullies

Potentially fatal heart attacks and arrhythmias can ansę as a consequence of a severe drop in blood pressure

Dilatation of large blood vessels can contribute to shodc ' profound lowering of blood pressure, leading to disturbance of the heart and brain

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea occur somelimes

Dilatation and inereased permeability of smali blood vessels can contribute to shock

Skin eruptions, such as hives.

’ are the most common symptoms