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Some severe allergic reactions to bites and stings will need professional care if the following symptoms develop:

• hives
• swelling of the eyes, lips, or throat
• difficulty breathing
• wheezing
• dizziness
• mental confusion
• abdominal cramping
• nausea
• vomiting
• fainting or loss of consciousness
• irregular heartbeat
• the affected area of the skin that has been stung is red, hot, painful, or swollen (these symptoms may indicate an infection