Pain, burning, or numbness at the site of bite or sting

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Pain, burning, or numbness at the site of bite or sting

It is not unusual to have intense pain or a burning sensation at the site of a bite or sting for a few minutes after the bite or sting. Children often cry after a bee sting. This pain and burning usually subsides after a few minutes with the use of home treatment.

However, pain, burning, or numbness at the site of the bite may mean you have been bitten by a insect or spider that could cause serious problems, particularly if other symptoms develop. Spiders or insects that may cause pain, burning, or numbness at the site of the bite include:

A visit to a health professional is usually needed if you have persistent pain, burning, or numbness at the site of a bite or sting.

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Author	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Editor	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor	Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Sean P. Bush, MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine and Envenomation Specialist
Last Updated	February 1, 2008

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Last updated:	February 01, 2008
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Sean P. Bush, MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine and Envenomation Specialist
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer

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