Large skin reaction from a bite or sting
A large skin reaction involves swelling and redness that spreads away from the site of the bite or sting. It may involve an entire limb or a broad area of the body. A large skin reaction is defined as swelling across two major joints, such as from the elbow to the shoulder.
Signs of a large skin reaction include the following:
- The reaction is usually at its worst after 48 hours.
- The reaction may last as long as 7 days.
- Fatigue and nausea may be present.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: February 1, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Sean P. Bush, MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine and Envenomation Specialist | |
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