How do Insects Produce Anaphylactic Reaction

Posted by Ahmed I.
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Sep 21, 2013
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The anaphylaxis is a deadly disorder which causes when the allergic reaction is severe. Sometime insects can cause anaphylaxis for human. There are many reasons for allergy. A lot of people are allergic by different types of foods. This is actually unfortunate for some people who get such allergic problem. There is no exact reason about why allergic reaction gets some people and it does not to some other. This just happens because of the immune system of the body. Sometime the immune system is so active that they start blocking every single substance if even it is not harmful for the body. As a result, the protein in some foods gets blocked by the body immune system. This produces one type of chemical called Histamine which is released in an excessive manner. So, it creates itching on certain soft tissues of the body such as skin. As a result we experience the allergy reason. Now sometime such allergic reaction gets to the pick and becomes life threatening. This is the situation which is known as anaphylaxis. This is the most severe condition and whenever happens, the sufferer needs to be a bit more careful and be prepared so they can survive in life. The most recommended injection for anaphylaxis treatment is epinephrine.

The venom of insects contains poisons which can cause deadly anaphylaxis. Sometime when insect or bee bites naturally or through stinging the venom is inserted into the human body. This is how that poisonous venom is penetrated inside the body and causes anaphylactic reaction quite immediately. You would be happy to know that this is not the most popular way to being affected by anaphylaxis. There are very few people who died through anaphylaxis and because they were bitten by an insect. The number says, only one person out of 100 suffer from allergy due to insect bites and very few from there die due to severe reaction. Although the number is not alarming, but sufficient care should always be taken. You must ensure that your home is free from insects and you should not visit the deep jungle and even a home garden area where bee and wasp are available.

In case you are bitten by a bee, don’t be panic immediately rather consult a specialist for proper test and diagnose the problem. The anaphylaxis would not cause in every time. If you come as positive in a test, then the doctor will precede you for further treatment. If you visit the hospital immediately and take necessary treatment, it is assumed that you will survive.

Learn more about the treatment of anaphylactic reaction.

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