How to treat the bites of ants

No, probably, a person who would not have seen an ant. Different kinds of these insects live almost in every corner of the world. There are no ants only in Antarctica and on several islands located in the middle of the ocean. In our latitudes you can meet them, going to the forest and to the meadow, working in the garden and in the garden. Some species settle in houses and apartments and cause many inconveniences in such neighborhood, regularly eating all the sweets and meat products that they could reach. And to penetrate due to their size they can almost anywhere. So we have to get rid of these "house" insects in every way.

Walking through the forest or meadow, you can come across the anthills of other, larger representatives of these insects. You need to be careful not to step on or offend these structures. Insects will bite, protecting their territory. Bites of ants in small amounts of severe damage can not cause, but they will definitely deliver a lot of unpleasant minutes. After a fleeting pain, redness, irritation and itching will appear. Such "pleasant" symptoms can last for several days. In the wound gets formic acid, which causes itching.

Especially unpleasant bite of a red ant. Strong enough painful sensations proceed about half an hour. The insects of this species are large (8-14 mm), and inject a significant dose of acid at a time. Bites of ants for children are especially unpleasant. It is necessary to closely monitor the state of the child during the day after the incident. In the event of any deviation, it is necessary to call an ambulance without any doubt.

To reduce the intensity of irritation, the bites of ants, that is the place of injury, must be washed with water and wiped with any disinfectant. You can use folk methods: wipe with a solution of soda or aloe juice, apply cold to reduce swelling. If there is a tendency to allergies, it is desirable to take an antihistamine. It is more attentive to treat the problem if the ant's bite fell on the mucous membranes: lips, eyes and throat. In this case, the poison quickly spreads throughout the body. If the fever has risen, nausea or dizziness, headache, heart palpitations or shortness of breath, urgently need to seek medical help. In some cases, ants can lead to a severe allergic reaction and anaphylactic shock.

It is necessary to consult a doctor and if several days have passed and the wound has not healed, redness and swelling are present. Sometimes there is an appearance in the center of the wound pus - this is a sign that it is infected. Most often this happens to children who can not help themselves and comb itchy places. To prevent this trouble, you should use ointments that reduce unpleasant symptoms (sold in pharmacies without prescriptions).

If you are bitten by these insects, you can be comforted by the fact that you took a course of therapy. Formic poison is used in the treatment of neuralgia and joint diseases. From dried and live insects, formic alcohol and various tinctures are made. In some countries of Asia and South America, several species of ants are used for food: they are fried or cooked from them with a seasoning for meat dishes.