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Poisonous Ingredient
Bee, wasp, hornet, and yellow jacket stings contain a substance called venom. The venom from each type of insect contains several chemicals. Bee and hornet venom contain histamine.

Of these insects, Africanized bee colonies are very sensitive to being disturbed. When they are disturbed, they respond faster and in greater numbers than other types of bees. They are also much more likely to sting than European bees.

You are also at risk for stings if you disturb a wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket nest.

Where Found
Bees can be found all over North America where flowers bloom. There are 4000 native bee species in the United States. While honey bees live in hives, 70% of all bees live in the ground in nests.

Wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are also found all over North America in woodlands, meadows, orchards, parks, playgrounds, and cemeteries. Yellow jackets mostly build their nests below the ground surface. Hornets and wasps usually build their large nests in trees or bushes as well as manmade structures such as roof overhangs, house walls and attics.

Symptoms
Bee, wasp, hornet, and yellow jacket venom can cause an allergic reaction in some people.

Below are symptoms of a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket sting in different parts of the body.

EYES, EARS, NOSE, AND THROAT
Swelling in the throat, lips, tongue, and mouth *
HEART AND BLOOD VESSELS
Rapid heart rate
Severe decrease in blood pressure*
Collapse (shock) *
LUNGS
Difficulty breathing *
SKIN
Hives *
Itching
Swelling and pain at site of the sting
STOMACH AND INTESTINES
Abdominal cramping
Diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting
* These symptoms are due to an allergic reaction, and not venom.

Bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket sting: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia This article describes the effects of a sting from a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket.

What are ticks?
Ticks are small parasites. They may look like insects, but they have eight legs and are related to spiders. Ticks feed on the blood of people and warm-blooded animals. There are many types of ticks in the United States, and they live in different parts of the country.

Ticks can be different colors and sizes. They can be light-colored, reddish brown, or dark brown. Some ticks are so small that they can be difficult to see. Ticks may get on you if you walk though areas where they live, such as tall grass, leaf litter or shrubs.

Why do I need to be worried about tick bites?
If you spend time outdoors or have pets that go outdoors, you need to beware of ticks. When they bite, certain types of ticks can pass on germs that cause different diseases. Sometimes the symptoms can be mild. In other cases, you can have serious, long-lasting health problems. Some of the diseases you can get from a tick bite (called tickborne diseases) include:

Lyme disease
Alpha-gal syndrome (tick bite red meat allergy)
Babesiosis
Ehrlichiosis
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Tularemia

Tick Bites | Tickborne Disease | MedlinePlus Tick bites can spread many diseases, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Learn how to prevent tick bites and what to do if you get bitten.

What are joints?
Your joints are places where two or more bones come together. Your shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and knuckles are all joints. Your spine has joints, too.

But joints are more than bones. They include the soft tissues around them, such as cartilage, tendons and ligaments. Cartilage is the hard slippery flexible tissue that covers the ends of your bones at a joint. Tendons are tough, flexible bands that connect your muscles to your bones so you can move your joints. Ligaments connect the bones of the joint to each other to keep them stable when you move.

What are joint disorders?
Joint disorders are diseases or injuries that affect your joints. Injuries can happen because of overuse of a joint. Or you could have a sudden injury, such as an accident or a sports injury.

Joint Disorders | MedlinePlus Joint disorders are caused by diseases and injuries. Treatments and therapies depend on the cause and range from pain relievers to surgery.

What are esophagus disorders?
Esophagus disorders are problems with how your esophagus works. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. You usually don't notice it unless you swallow something too big, hot, or cold. You might also notice it if something is wrong. When that happens, you might feel pain or have trouble swallowing (dysphagia).

What causes esophagus disorders?
The cause depends on the type of disorder. Some run in families. Others are linked to allergic reactions to food or substances in your environment. Sometimes, the cause is unknown.

You may be more likely to develop an esophagus disorder if you:

Are overweight or have obesity
Are pregnant
Take certain medicines
Have had radiation treatmentt to your neck or chest
Smoke or are around secondhand smoke

Esophagus Disorders | MedlinePlus You esophagus is the tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. Esophagus problems include GERD (reflux), cancer, esophagitis, and spasms. Learn about symptoms and treatments.

What are joints?
Your joints are places where two or more bones come together. Your shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and knuckles are all joints. Your spine has joints, too.

But joints are more than bones. They include the soft tissues around them, such as cartilage, tendons and ligaments. Cartilage is the hard slippery flexible tissue that covers the ends of your bones at a joint. Tendons are tough, flexible bands that connect your muscles to your bones so you can move your joints. Ligaments connect the bones of the joint to each other to keep them stable when you move.

What are joint disorders?
Joint disorders are diseases or injuries that affect your joints. Injuries can happen because of overuse of a joint. Or you could have a sudden injury, such as an accident or a sports injury.