I got bit by red ants.Should i do anything?

a mess of red ants climb on my shoe and bit me before i got them off. i got 3 small ones. theyre not itching now.

I got bit by red ants.Should i do anything?
No worries. Not all insect bites are that bad, they can be nasty but we don't all react strongly to all types of insects. If they're not itching they'll probably just go away with little or no discomfort.
Reply:It will get better place alcohol on it or ice !
Reply:Fire ants inject their venom by using their mandibles (the biting parts of their jaw) and rotating their bodies. They may inject venom many times.Bites from a fire ant typically produce a pustule, or a pimple-like sore, that is extremely itchy and painful.


If you start to experience symptoms that are not just at the site of the bite or sting (and you don't have a history of severe reactions), seek medical attention. These symptoms (systemic symptoms affect the whole body) may progress to fatal anaphylactic shock.





Hives are the most common systemic symptom. They appear as irregular, raised, red blotchy areas on the skin and are very itchy. If hives are the only systemic symptom present, they are often treated at home with an antihistamine.





If the bite appears infected (redness with or without pus, warmth, fever, or a red streak that spreads toward the body), see a doctor.





If you don't know what bit you, it is important to keep watching the area closely to be sure it does not become infected. Call your doctor if there is an open wound, which may suggest a poisonous spider bite.





People who have a history of severe reactions should go to the nearest hospital's emergency department after a bite or sting if they experience any symptoms. Those who have no history of severe reactions should also go to the emergency department if they have any of the following symptoms:





Wheezing








Shortness of breath








Chest tightness or pain








Sensation of the throat closing or difficulty speaking or swallowing








Faintness or weakness








Infection (If the wound appears infected and you are not able to reach your doctor, seek care at a hospital.)


Insect Bites Treatment Self-Care at Home


Treatment depends on the type of reaction. If there is only redness and pain at the site of the bite, application of ice is adequate treatment. Clean the area with soap and water to remove contaminated particles left behind by some insects (such as mosquitoes). These particles may further contaminate the wound if not removed. Refrain from scratching because this may cause the skin to break down and an infection to form.





You may treat itching at the site of the bite with an over-the-counter antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in cream or pill form. Calamine lotion also helps relieve the itching.





People who have a history of severe reactions to bites or stings may have been prescribed an anaphylaxis kit. The kit contains an epinephrine injector (you give yourself an injection), tourniquet, and an antihistamine. The kit should be used according to the doctor's instructions.



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