If you are bitten by a bee - how to treat the bite area?

If you are bitten by a bee - how to treat the bite area?

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