How to treat a bee sting

Posted by jamessmith01978 on January 24th, 2020

A bee sting is one of the most uncomfortable feelings that happen all of a sudden. You might experience sudden pain, swelling, inflammation, redness, warmth, constant itching. There are no serious complications that might occur through.

In case you are allergic to bee, then the bee sting could serve as a problem for you. It can even lead to risk in your life. In that case of that condition, how to treat a bee sting? You need to visit the doctor as soon as possible.

When a honeybee stings you, its stinger is released into your skin which later kills the bee itself. Honeybees are the only insects that die after they sting. It does not happen with other insects. A bee sting leaves a serious toxin that causes swelling and pain. There are even allergic reactions to some people.

Home remedies for bee stings

Apart from those who are not allergic to bee stings, there are home remedies for bee sting treatment that you can opt for. The moment you realise that you are stung by a bee, immediately remove the stinger with the edge of your fingernail or through a credit card. This will release the toxin then and there.

Wash the stung area thoroughly. Put ice on it for reducing the swelling and the venom absorption. There are other methods that you can try.

Trying using honey. It helps in reducing the pain and itching. All you have to do is to apply raw honey on the affected area and cover the area with cotton or a loose bandage for an hour or two.

Another ingredient is apple cider vinegar or you can even use white vinegar that also neutralizes bee venom. Soak the stunning area in apple cider vinegar for at least 15 minutes. Repeat the process that is mentioned above.

Neem also has great benefits. You can use neem oil or mix it with coconut oil and apply the mixture on the affected area. Or you can boil neem leaves and use the water on the affected area.

Toothpaste also is an effective bee sting treatment. The reason is not clear through. People state that the presence of alkaline in toothpaste neutralizes acidic honeybee venom. But it is one of the best ways to try at home.

Another better home remedy for reducing the pain and swelling. You can simply apply a wet aspirin or aspirin paste to the sting area. It helps in reducing the inflammation.

Aloe vera for soothing the skin and relieving pain. Just take out the gel, squeeze the gel and apply on the affected area.

You can even use turmeric paste and place it on the sting area. Use it for 15 to 20 mins and remove it with a clean cloth or cotton.

Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic and helps in easing bee sting pain. Mix with a carrier oil and apply the drop to the sting area.

Other old techniques for treating bee stings

●     Bee stings can be naturally treated with an ice pack for reducing pain and swelling.

●     There are anti-inflammatories like Motrin or Advil that help in treating itchiness and redness with the use of right calamine lotion.

●     If the itching is severe, you should take an oral antihistamine such as Benadryl may bring relief.

For reducing the risk of infection, do not scratch the sting bite. This will further increase the swelling and redness. Bee sting treatment is many. But in case you are allergic, it is very important to visit a doctor. There are certain symptoms that you might be able to feel, without a further miss, it is important that you need to visit a doctor.