A few recommendations.
Insect allergies are common in the summer, which means allergies to insect bites.
If you are bitten by a bee and complain of momentary, sudden pain, burning sensation, notice swelling or redness around the bite, you have a mild form reaction; In such clinical cases the discomfort disappears after a few hours.
Symptoms are more severe during moderate reactions (severe redness, swelling of the bite area); In such clinical cases the condition improves within 5 to 10 days.
Anaphylaxis (acute allergic reaction) is a life-threatening condition and the patient should be placed in the emergency department of the clinic in a timely manner, an ambulance is necessary.
Diagnosis
If you've had a reaction to bee stings that suggests you might be allergic to bee venom
Your doctor may suggest one or both of the following tests:
- Skin test.
- Allergy blood test.
Self-medication
In case of an acute allergic reaction, self-medication is not allowed, call an ambulance, take the victim to the clinic in time.
Treatment for minor reactions
- If you can, remove the stinger as soon as possible, such as by scraping it off with a fingernail.
- Wash the sting area with soap and water.
- Apply a cold compress.
Treatment for moderate reactions:
- If you can, remove the stinger as soon as possible, such as by scraping it off with a fingernail.
- Wash the affected area with soap and water.
- Apply a cold compress.
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as needed.
- If the sting is on an arm or leg, elevate it.
- Apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to ease redness, itching or swelling.
- Avoid scratching the sting area.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bee-stings/diagnosis-
treatment/drc-20353874
