Bee stings?!?!...............Need help!!!!?

Question

my mom got stung by 2 bees when we were ouside she isn't allergic to them but now they are staring to swell wat should we do?!?!

o yeah it is her arm that was stung

Answer 1

I answered a similar question on wasp stings.

The only difference is that with bees, they leave their stinger behind so you need to remove it with tweezers (it's small and black and might have a venom sack attached). If the venom sack is still attached, flick it away from the skin with your fingernail. If you grasp it with tweezers, you can squeeze more venom into the sting site.

Here's my "sting" suggestions:

Firstly, as long as she's not running a fever, having trouble breathing, or have swelling up her arm/leg...you can probably treat this at home.

1. For itching/swelling: take Benadryl orally, 25 mg every 4-6 hours AROUND THE CLOCK until the swelling goes away and for 24 hours after the swelling goes away (to prevent it from coming back) should do the trick. But if you've never taken Benadryl before, you need to check with a doctor first. Benadryl can make you drowzy, so be aware, and careful.

2. Mix together baking soda and water to form a paste and smear in where you got stung. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes. This will help soothe the sting site. You can do this several times a day.

3. Ice pack your foot for 20 minutes at a time with a couple of hours off, then repeat several times a day. You can use ice and do the baking soda paste at the same time.

4. Elevate her affected limb as much as possible, this will help with the swelling too.

5. See a doctor if any of the following occurs:
a) red streaking that goes up your leg
b) fever over 101
c) you have trouble breathing or swallowing
d) pus draining from sting site
e) swelling that extends beyond your calf
f) if your foot turns purplish
g) if your symptoms don't improve in the next 3-5 days.

Answer 2

Go with alone1with3's answer. The ice will immediately help with the pain and swelling. The Benedryl will kick in in 10-20 minutes and also help with pain and swelling. It will also help with possible allergic reactions. You might also want to take an analgesic, like Advil or Tylenol.

Answer 3

I agree with the Benadryl. Also, if you have baking soda get out a bowl, mix some with a bit of water to make a paste. Spread the paste onto the stings. It will cool the stings and draw the poison out.

Answer 4

Mix baking soda and water...and apply to the stings.
I had a bee sting last year and it really hurt...stung. When I got home I made up the baking soda and water paste...awe what a relief! Hope she is better soon.

Answer 5

some canines are allergic to bee stings & some have not got any subjects in any respect, different than somewhat an infection. If she looks to be doing great, then enable her circulate exterior if that's what she desires to do. in simple terms determine to maintain an eye fixed fastened on her, in case it does worsen.

Answer 6

Tobacco's natural use is for bee stings. It was used by American farmers for more than a century and is still being used today by some. If you can find natural tobacco, it will reduce swelling and bruising. Good Luck !

Answer 7

get the stingers out by scraping them out then apply rubbing alcohol to sting points or a paste of baking soda and water if allargy is bad or she has difficulty breathing get medical help right away call 911 or she feels a sense of doom call 911

Answer 8

How do you know shes not allergic? Allergies can start whenever you don't have to be allergic from day 1 !

If its really that bad Im sure she'll have the sense to go to the doctor! ...... then again maybe she wont!

Answer 9

if your mother is allergic to bee stings go straight to the doctor or put vinegar on them

Answer 10

She needs to take an antihistamine to help with the localized reaction. (Benadryl) Icing the stings can help, too, but for the swellling, take Benadryl.