While bees, eight, hornets, or after the ticks of the tick usually do not constitute a serious problem, but in some cases life -threatening reactions may cause. This was pointed out by the head of the Urgent Income of the Hospital Agel Zvolen Katarína Liptáková. Healthcare professionals recommend seeking professional help in the occurrence of a systemic or severe local reaction.
According to Liptáková, she may manifest itself shortness of breath and whistling while breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, dizziness, palpitations, drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness, sowing urticaria or rash and nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain.
She explained that these symptoms could signal anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that requires immediate adrenaline administration and monitoring of vital functions. “Urgent also needs to be found in the case of massive swelling in the area of the head, neck or airways, or if you are unable to remove the sting or tick. added Liptáková.
But appeals to it, to make people use urgent health care responsibly. In the case of serious symptoms that endanger life or health, it is recommended to contact the GP first, or consult a specialist by phone. “Unnecessary arrival at Urgent can extend the waiting time for patients in a critical condition,” Liptáková explained.
