Right after I got stung I went ahead and put ice on it to easy the pain. The pain went down so I forgot about it until someone told me it was important to take the sting out. Do I have to do that? What happens if I don't? And how would I take it out?
2007-03-27 02:16:08 · 13 answers · asked by Elvi G. 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
The sting looks just a bit white and has a small bump on it. Thanks for your help!
2007-03-27 03:06:35 · update #1
If the swelling and pain is gone then so is the sting. It wouldn't have healed if the sting was still there.
2007-03-27 02:19:18 · answer #1 · answered by Velouria 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!! do not take the sting out!!!! If you take the sting out it will get in fected. leave it in, it will pain you some, buy antibiotics, rubbing alcohol and pour it in a hot bath(dont put the antibiotics in the hot water)LOL. Then take a nice long bath. then take the antibiotics. the stinger will be gone before long. I konw what im talking about because i have had experience in this matter. I hope you feel better!!! p.s. Where did you get stung????
2007-03-27 02:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by trustno1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest next time you take an antihistamine and then promptly take the stinger out. The purpose of taking the stinger out is so that no more of the toxin gets into your system. At this point I would say that the stinger is probably dry but you might as well remove it so that you don't get an infection from having some critter's pointy butt thing sitting under your skin. Makes sense no?
2007-03-27 02:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mix together a bit of Vinegar and baking soda in a small dish. Mix until slightly pasty. Use a paper towel, dab in paste and set on sting for about 15 mins, Rinse and redo.
Good luckQ
2007-03-27 02:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by jenimiper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never taken the sting out of a bee sting - I reckon if it's not hurting then the sting has fallen out of it's own accord. It would be enflamed otherwise, right?
2007-03-27 02:19:17 · answer #5 · answered by kerrywoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are able to get the stinger out, fine. If not and you are not having any difficulty, don't worry about it. If you can't see it and dig around for it, you'll only cause additional problems. Also contrary to common belief, not all insects leave their stingers behind--most bees do, some wasps and hornets do not.
2007-03-27 02:23:19 · answer #6 · answered by Patricia S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have already lost the stig. The worst that'll happen is that it'll get infected, like a sliver. All you have to do is try lightly scratch at it when you find it. That should take it out.
2007-03-27 02:20:25 · answer #7 · answered by James J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the white is the venum from the bee clean with alcohol and put a small slice of onion on it. that will pull the rest out
2007-03-30 13:57:22 · answer #8 · answered by alsipfunnyface 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must take it out otherwise there will be infection. Squeeze it to get the sting out or use a tweezers.
2007-03-27 02:18:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if it was a honey bee you must remove the stinger. If it was a hornet or any thing else there is no stinger in you. take it out with tweasers
2007-03-27 03:08:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋