How to Treat a Bee Sting

 

steps :-

1. Remove the stinger as soon as possible. Contrary to popular belief, it does not matter how you remove it, simply pulling out with fingers is fine.

 

 

2.Look for symptoms of an allergic reaction

• Difficulty breathing
• Hives that appear as a red, itchy rash and spread to areas beyond the sting
• Swelling of the face, throat or mouth tissue
• Wheezing or difficulty swallowing
• Restlessness and anxiety
• Rapid pulse
• Dizziness or a sharp drop in blood pressure

If the symptoms are present, seek emergency medical attention. Take an antihistamine as soon as possible and be ready to use the epinephrine part of an emergency allergy kit, if it has been prescribed in the past.



3.Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain relief.



4. Wash the sting site with soap and water.



5.Apply one of the following remedies (ordered from most effective to least effective)

• Home Remedy 1: Ice

   

  1. Apply ice wrapped in fabric to the bee sting for 20 minutes. 
  
  
  2. The symptoms should disappear almost immediately, and stop bothering you for about 5 hours before you need to reapply. The coldness constricts blood vessels (which slows the flow of venom-tainted blood) and numbs the pain and itching. And ice is practically free!

   

   

   

   Home Remedy 2: (Toothpaste)

   

  1. Apply toothpaste on the bee sting. The tingling action will make you feel like you're scratching the itch, which is relieving.

   

  2.Wait 15 minutes for the symptoms to be alleviated. 

   

  3. Reapply in 5 hours
  
  
  
  
  
  

   

•  Home Remedy 3: (Honey)

 

    1.Apply honey on the sting.

    2.Expect the cool and soothing sensation to alleviate the symptoms slightly for 30 minutes.