Greenhead ant sting

Greenhead ant sting: Introduction

Greenhead ant sting: The Greenhead ant is found in parts of Australia and can cause allergic reactions in susceptible people. Some people have a relatively minor allergic response whereas other develop anaphylaxis which is a life-threatening allergic response which requires urgent medical attention. The ants have a venom gland attached to a stinger located in their tail region. Ants can sting more than once. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Greenhead ant sting is available below.

Symptoms of Greenhead ant sting

• Localized pain
• Localized swelling
• Localized redness
• Hives
• Localized itching
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 13 symptoms of Greenhead ant sting

Wrongly Diagnosed with Greenhead ant sting?

• Failure to diagnose Greenhead ant sting
• Undiagnosed: Greenhead ant sting

Greenhead ant sting: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Greenhead ant sting:

• Anaphylaxis
• Death
• more complications...»

Causes of Greenhead ant sting

Read more about causes of Greenhead ant sting.

Prognosis for Greenhead ant sting

Prognosis for Greenhead ant sting: Severity of symptoms vary depending on the amount of plant material consumed and the body size of the person. Children tend to suffer more severe symptoms due to their smaller body size.

More about prognosis of Greenhead ant sting

Greenhead ant sting: Broader Related Topics

• Bites, stings and other animal-related conditions
• more types...»

Types of Greenhead ant sting

User Interactive Forums

Read about other experiences, ask a question about Greenhead ant sting, or answer someone else's question, on our message boards:

• I can not get a diagnosis. Please help.
• Tell us your medical story.
• Share your misdiagnosis story.
• What is the best treatment for this?
• See all the forums.

Search Specialists by State and City