I got stung by a bee and my arm is swollen. How do I stop the pain and swelling???

Answer 1

If one is stung, the wound can be treated in the following ways:


Remove the stinger with all haste, in whatever manner is most convenient. If you see a little black dot in the wound, part of the stinger is still present.
Apply a solution of one part meat tenderizer to 4 parts water. Papain, the enzyme in meat tenderizer, breaks down the protein in bee venom responsible for the pain and itching. Don't leave this on for more than 30 minutes, or it can irritate the skin. If this isn't available, you might try an antiperspirant. Aluminum chlorohydrate reduces the effect of bee venom, but to a lesser extent.
Apply cold. Use ice or cool water for 10 to 30 minutes after the sting. This blunts the body's allergic response.
An antihistamine such as Benadryl, taken by mouth, can give some added relief, and help prevent the reaction from spreading.
A shake lotion such as calamine can be helpful. A paste made of baking soda and water can have a similar effect.
Topical hydrocortisone can also provide some symptomatic relief.
Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen for systemic pain relief.

Answer 2

I grab the first aid kit whenever my 6 year old or I get stung. I examine and remove stinger if needed. Run the affected area under water for 2 minutes and apply the bee sting gell from the first aid kit. It's a trip to the doctors if after 10 minutes the swelling is still bad or anytime breathing becomes difficult.

Answer 3

Take an antihisthamine, like Benedryl. It'll help stop the allergic reaction to the poision and help the swelling go down.

Answer 4

my grandpa used to put tobacco (snuff) on it and it made be stings a whole lot less painful

Answer 5

Probably should amputate....

Answer 6

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