Symptoms of an allergic reaction can range from mild to severe. Mild allergic reactions cause:
- Redness and swelling around the sting.
- Mild tenderness and itching around the sting.
- Tiredness.
- Nausea.
- A low fever.
A more serious allergic reaction can spread to your whole body. This kind of reaction can cause:
- Itching anywhere on your body.
- Hives.
- Swelling of your tongue, throat, or other body parts.
A deadly allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis (say “ann-uh-fuh-LAK-suss”), can cause:
- Confusion.
- Trouble breathing.
- Shock.
- Death, in some cases.
