Stepped on a bee last week. I removed the stinger and put baking soda paste on it to stop the pain. Now that toe gets VERY itchy top and bottom. I've scratched it and made it hurt. Now I am trying Tinactin (for Athlete's foot) on it but it is still itchy. It drives me crazy at night.
2006-07-20 11:13:47 · 17 answers · asked by Dellajoy 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
I've stepped on plenty of bees in my life with no problems. Or had them hit me while on my motorcycle. So, not an allergy. Might be totally unrelated to the bee sting anyway.
2006-07-20 11:16:51 · update #1
If you scratch it, infection possibly could set in. In fact, it's even possible for infection to set in with the sting since the skin has been punctured. But it's not as likely.
The last time I stepped on a bee- years ago- it itched pretty badly until it healed. I've found that ice does help deaden the itch.
Good luck!
2006-07-21 02:39:55 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bee Sting Infections
2016-12-16 11:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am surprised at the misinformation in the previous answers...even a quote from a textbook with misinformation! Yes, Bumblebees DO sting! Queens AND workers (males) sting. Drones (of any bee species) do not have stingers and therefore cannot sting. They are typically not an agressive bee however they can become extremely aggressive if provoked or if they feel threatened. Something as simple as wearing deoderant or perfume can cause these bees to become aggressive and sting! Or walking accidently over their nest, which is in the ground, usually in an abandoned mouse hole. Secondly, they do not have barbed stingers so they ARE able to sting multiple times and they will if they feel threatened. A reaction to a bee sting is an individual thing. A bee could sting a person and it might not hurt that bad and only leave a slight red mark. Another person could be stung by that exact same bee and die! I was stung by a bumblbee 3 times within seconds and it was horrible for days
2016-03-12 23:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bee sting can cause infection. If the toe is infected the area will turn red and may swell up. The area will also feel hot to the touch. If it is red and spreading the infection is called cellulitis. If pus develops with swelling it would be an abscess. To me, it does not sound like you have any infection at this time. You might have a fungus but that is also unlikely unless you already have athlete's foot. It is probably just a late reaction to the toxins of the bee sting. If it gets better don't worry. If it gets worse - see your doctor. If you are diabetic see your doctor right away.
2006-07-20 11:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by The Mog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might.
Allergic Reaction Symptoms
Most people stung will experience a "local" reaction with redness, pain, swelling and some itching only at the sting site. If the reaction progresses quickly to sites other than the sting site or is followed by difficult breathing or choking at the throat, the person is experiencing a "systemic" allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) requiring emergency medical treatment.
Remember that if you are stung on the hand and your face begins to swell or hives break out all over your body, this is a serious condition requiring emergency room attention.
Normal Reaction:--Lasts a few hours. Sting site is painful, reddened, may swell and itch, but will quickly dissipate.
Large Local Reaction:--Lasts for days. Sting site is more painful, swelling and itching may be present both at the sting site and in surrounding areas.
Severe Allergic Reaction:--Can commence rapidly (in a few minutes) after the sting occurs. The whole body is involved. Person may feel dizzy (lightheaded), nauseated and weak. There may be stomach cramps and diarrhea. There can be itching around the eyes, a warm feeling or coughing, hives breaking out, followed with vomiting and swelling. There can be wheezing, difficult breathing (shortness of breath) or swallowing, hoarse speech, drop in blood pressure, shock, unconsciousness and darkened skin following. Reactions may occur in a few minutes with most deaths within 30 minutes, but some within 15 minutes and some in five minutes or less.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2076.html
2006-07-20 11:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by Sancira 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a sting can lead to an infection. A wound (opening or break in the skin) can lead to infection. Tinactin is an anti fungal medication and may not help a bacterial or allergic reaction.
It may be that the intense itching is secondary to the initial injury, but it is now a problem itself.
See your doctor.
2006-07-20 11:36:28 · answer #6 · answered by dudette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tinactin is an anti fungal medication not an antibiotic. If it is warm and swollen and still red it may be infected or it may be that you didn't get out all the stinger and in that case need to get it removed by a doctor since it has been a week already. It could be itchy because it is swollen. Take something like benedryl for the itching and swelling.
2006-07-20 11:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that bites/stings you can cause an infection. You don't know where they landed last. If you got bit by a snake and it isn't poisonous - the chances of infection are very high.
2006-07-20 11:16:46 · answer #8 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if your toe is infected or not- if it's itching, it's possible you were *mildly* allergic. But bee stings CAN get infected, as can any open wound. Keep it clean. I wouldn't do Tinactin... that's for fungus, and this isn't fungus. Try some neosporin, and if it swells up or gets any worse, go see your doctor.
2006-07-20 11:16:18 · answer #9 · answered by Nuwanda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can! try an old folks remedy but it works Great! If you have a dog or a friend that has a dog, have the dog lick it. It gets rid of any infection because a dogs mouth is full of antibodies.
2006-07-20 12:41:02 · answer #10 · answered by Sad Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋