Learn about the best treatments for bee stings and how to stop the pain quickly

Bee stings are more of a nuisance than serious, and to treat a bee sting you must remove the sting because it continues to pump toxins into the skin, and if you are stung, the normal reaction can include redness, swelling and pain near the wound, and these symptoms subside within a few hours, and you can use ice And an anti-itch cream to help relieve it sooner.

But if you've had an allergic reaction to a bee sting, you may need to seek medical attention. According to an INSIDER report, here's what you need to know to treat a bee sting.

How to treat a bee sting

First it is important to remove the needle from your skin immediately, if it is still present you will see a small black dot at the site of the sting, some types of bees such as honeybees have barbed needles that remain in your skin, other types such as digging bees or poisonous insects such as wasps, these types have stings Soft that stays attached to the bug, it can sting you multiple times before it flies away.

You won't need to remove the sting if a bee or wasp stings you, but if a honey bee stings you and the sting remains in your skin, it can continue to pump toxins into your body, making symptoms worse if not removed.

Here's how to remove the stinging needle

1. Use a scraping motion with a flat, blunt instrument across the affected area to remove the needle.

2. Do not try to pull the needle out with tweezers or with your fingers, as this may compress more poison into the skin.

3. Once the needle is removed, wash its place with soap and water.

After the sting is removed, you can use some remedies to treat the pain, itching, and swelling that can accompany a bee sting.

bee sting remedies

Apply an ice or cold compress to the sting site for about 20 minutes every hour to reduce pain and reduce swelling.

You should wrap the ice in a cloth or towel to protect your skin.

Use hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to help reduce itching at the site of the sting.

Over-the-counter antihistamines can reduce itching.

Pain relievers can help reduce pain, swelling, and general discomfort.

Anesthetic sprays or creams can help relieve pain or itching.

Natural remedies such as applying honey, baking soda, or apple cider vinegar to the bite site may help some people.

Signs of an allergic reaction to a bee sting include:

shudder.

Excessive itching that lasts for a few hours.

Swelling in other areas of the body, in addition to the site of the sting.

Abdominal cramping.

Dizziness.

Signs of anaphylaxis can appear within minutes of the sting and include:

breathing difficulties.

sadness.

Swollen tongue or throat.

Difficulty swallowing.