If you are not comfortable in extracting blood yourself then this test gives you the option to have your blood drawn at one of our clinical location. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that occurs when the body responds in an extreme manner to the venom. Symptoms include: difficulty breathing; development of hives; swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat; gastrointestinal symptoms such vomiting; light-headedness; and even loss of consciousness.
If you are insect-allergic, after the first sting, your body produces antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE). If stung again by the same kind of insect, the venom interacts with this specific IgE antibody, triggering the release of substances that cause an allergic reaction.
In severe reactions hypotension occurs, causing lightheadedness, giddiness, fainting, or loss of consciousness. Other less common features are abdominal pain, incontinence, central chest pain, or visual disturbances.
For a small number of people with venom allergy, stings may be life-threatening. This reaction is called anaphylaxis (an-a-fi-LAK-sis). Symptoms may include two or more of the following: itching and hives, swelling in the throat or tongue, difficulty breathing, dizziness, stomach cramps, nausea or diarrhea.
Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction to a trigger, such as an allergy.
Symptoms of anaphylaxis include feeling faint, finding it hard to breathe, a fast heartbeat and feeling anxious.
Anaphylaxis needs to be treated in hospital at soon as possible. Use an adrenaline injector if the person has one and call 999 for an ambulance.
Anaphylaxis is usually caused by an allergic reaction. Common triggers include foods, medicines and insect stings.
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