bees stings?

Question

what to doo

Answer 1

Melaleuca oil will stop the pain and start reducing the swelling in a matter of minutes.

Answer 2

Okay, you've gotten bad answers here....REALLY bad answers. First, put a tiny bit of Oragel on it to get rid of the pain. Then remove the stinger with a pair of tweezers if it is still there. Then, wipe it gently with a wet cloth to get the Oragel off (it will still be numb). Make a paste out of baking soda and water and put that over the sting. Let it dry, and then remove it. It removes the venom from the sting.

Answer 3

If the person is allergic or showing signs of an allergy such as shortness of breathe, throat closing off, or full body hives then get them to the E.R. stat. If not. Ice will help the pain and slow the swelling. The over the counter ointments for stings are best but if you don't have any on hand taking benydril will help fight it as well.

Answer 4

Wash the area with soap & water apply an ice pack then make a paste from baking soda & leave it on for 20 minutes & take tylenol

Answer 5

Bee Sting Treatment
Medical Author: Melissa Conrad StЖppler, MD
Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr, MD, FACP, FACR

When bees or wasps sting a person, they inject venom through their stinger into the skin of the victim. Wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets have stingers without barbs that are usually retracted upon stinging, and these insects can sting people multiple times. The honey bee has a barbed stinger that remains in the victim▓s skin with its venom sack attached. About 3% of people stung by bees and wasps have an allergic reaction to the sting, and up to 0.8% of bee sting victims experience the severe and life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis.

Most people will have only a localized reaction to a bee sting. In the normal reaction to a bee sting, the skin is reddened and painful. Swelling and/or itching may also occur, but the pain usually disappears over a few hours. In the so-called large local reaction to an insect sting, the swelling, redness, and pain may persist for up to a week. Areas adjacent to the site of the skin may also be involved in the large local reaction.

In a systemic allergic reaction, the entire body is affected. The victim may develop hives, redness, or swelling at sites on the body distant from the site of the sting. Symptoms can also include:

vomiting,
nausea ,
diarrhea, and
dizziness.
In anaphylactic reactions, victims experience wheezing, difficulty breathing, and a drop in blood pressure that leads to shock if not treated promptly. Around 50 people are killed each year in the U.S. due to severe anaphylactic reactions to bee stings. These type of reactions usually occur within minutes of the bee sting. Since most people who have allergies to bee stings will have a worsened reaction to every subsequent sting, those individuals with bee sting allergies should talk to their doctor about taking special precautions, including carrying an injectable form of the drug epinephrine (used to treat anaphylactic reactions) at all times.

If you are stung by a bee:

Call emergency medical services if you have a history of severe reactions to insect stings or if you experience any severe symptoms as described above.
Determine if the stinger is still present (look for a small black dot at the sting site) and remove it immediately if is visible in the wound. Many doctors recommend using a hard object like a credit card or blunt knife to swipe over the area and remove the stinger. The honey bee venom sack, which remains in the skin of the victim, can take 2-3 minutes to release all of its venom, so prompt removal of the stinger can reduce the severity of the sting.
Apply ice or cold packs to the area to reduce the body▓s inflammatory response.
Clean the area with soap and water, then apply hydrocortisone cream to the site to decrease the severity of the reaction. Alternative treatments include a paste made of unseasoned meat tenderizer and water (the enzyme in meat tenderizer can break down bee venom) or a paste of baking soda and water.
Taking an antihistamine such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) in tablet form and/or nonprescription pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can also provide relief of symptoms.
Stings in the mouth or nose, even in persons not known to be allergic to bee stings, also require emergency medical attention, since they can lead to swelling that can interfere with breathing.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=62369

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http://bees.ucr.edu/stings.html
For additional information please read the Insect Sting Allergies article.

Answer 6

Insect and spider bites often cause minor swelling, redness, pain, and itching. These mild reactions are common and may last from a few hours to a few days. Home treatment is often all that is needed to relieve the symptoms of a mild reaction to common stinging or biting insects and spiders.

Common bites and stings

Most bites and stings will heal on their own without a visit to a doctor. There are several things you can do to relieve pain and itching and prevent infection from a bite or sting.

Insect or spider bites or stings or contact with caterpillars

Move away from the stinging or biting insect. Bees will alert other bees, making them more likely to sting.
Remain as calm and quiet as possible. Movement increases the spread of venom in the bloodstream.
If you have been stung by a bee and the stinger is still in the skin, remove the stinger.
If you have been stung on the arm or leg, lower the limb at the time of the sting to slow the spread of venom. Hours later, if swelling is present, you can elevate the limb to help reduce swelling.
After contact with a puss caterpillar, remove broken-off spines by placing cellophane tape or commercial facial peel over the area of the contact and pulling it off.
Relieve pain, itching, and swelling

Apply an ice pack to a bite or sting for 15 to 20 minutes once an hour for the first 6 hours. When not using ice, keep a cool, wet cloth on the bite or sting for up to 6 hours. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack, and press firmly against all the curves of the affected area. Do not apply ice for longer than 15 to 20 minutes at a time, and do not fall asleep with the ice on your skin.
Elevate the area of the bite or sting to decrease swelling.
Try a nonprescription medicine for the relief of itching, redness, and swelling. Be sure to follow the nonprescription medication precautions.
An antihistamine taken by mouth, such as Benadryl or Chlor-Trimeton, may help relieve itching, redness, and swelling. Do not give antihistamines to children younger than 1 year unless directed to do so by your health professional.
A spray of local anesthetic containing benzocaine, such as Solarcaine, may help relieve pain. If your skin reacts to the spray, stop using it.
Hydrocortisone 1% cream or calamine lotion applied to the skin may help relieve itching and redness. Note: Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you to.
After the first 6 hours, if swelling is not present, try applying warmth to the site for comfort.
Medicine you can buy without a prescription Try an over-the-counter medicine to help treat your fever or pain:
Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol or Panadol
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs):
Ibuprofen, such as Advil or Motrin
Naproxen, such as Aleve or Naprosyn
Ketoprofen, such as Actron or Orudis
Aspirin, such as Bayer or Ecotrin

Safety tips Be sure to follow these safety tips when you use an over-the-counter medicine:
Carefully read and follow all directions on the medicine bottle and box.
Do not use more than the recommended dose.
Do not take a medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
If you have been told to avoid a medicine, call your doctor before you take it.
If you are or could be pregnant, call your doctor before you take any medicine.
Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than age 20 unless your doctor tells you to.


Consider a home remedy. Home remedies haven't been proven scientifically, but usually they won't hurt you if you want to try them.
Prevent a skin infection

Wash the area with soap and water.
After washing, wipe the area with rubbing alcohol or first-aid antiseptic.
Trim fingernails to prevent scratching, which can lead to infection.
Do not break any blisters that develop.
If a bite becomes irritated, apply an antibiotic ointment, such as bacitracin or polymyxin B sulfate, and cover it with an adhesive bandage. The ointment will keep the bite from sticking to the bandage. Note: Stop using the ointment if the skin under the bandage begins to itch or a rash develops. The ointment may be causing a skin reaction.
For home treatment of lice, scabies, tick bites or bedbugs, see the topics Lice, Scabies, or Tick Bites or information about bedbugs.

Symptoms to Watch For During Home Treatment

Use the Check Your Symptoms section to evaluate your symptoms if any of the following occur during home treatment.

New symptoms develop.
Symptoms of a skin infection develop.
Flu-like symptoms develop.
Symptoms become more severe or more frequent.

Answer 7

as long as your not allergic to bee stings.... simply rub aspirin on them, and quit ticking off the bees.

Answer 8

Take a card and slide it over the sting to remove the stinger. grabbing it with tweezers will release more poison.

Answer 9

if you have a cigarette around put the tobacco on it it will take andthing out that the bee left in there

Answer 10

Put a little ammonia on them to reduce the swelling.