I know about getting the sting out but he has to go to school so i don't really want him to have calpol or anything. Is there a topical pain reliver. AND THE STING IS OUT! Thanks....x
2007-07-23 20:14:12 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
I always thought vinegar, but that's from memory
2007-07-23 20:18:21 · answer #1 · answered by Bertie 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If the victim has no allergies or signs of any allergy, it is now time to treat the sting and make it less painful. You will first want to wash the area gently with soap and water, if available. If you are not near soap and water, see if someone has a first aid kit. If so you can use an alcohol swab to sterilize the sting area.
You now will want to add cold compresses to the area to reduce the swelling. Either a washcloth run under cold water, or a baggie full of ice will work for a compress. I also like to elevate the area slightly if possible. My daughter has a tendency to play outside with no shoes, and has been stung several times this summer on the bottom of her foot. I will have her lay on the couch and elevate her foot with several pillows and apply a compress of a baggie full of ice, wrapped in a towel or wash cloth.
I also recommend giving the victim a pain reliever, and I also keep Benedryl on hand. There are also some home remedies that will help take the “sting” out of the sting. Such as, making a paste of baking soda and water, then apply this to the welt. I have heard of people using toothpaste, meat tenderizers and raw onion slices on the sting.
2007-07-23 20:22:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may want to consider Aspirin or Ibuprofen . They're not only pain killers, they're also anti-inflammatory... which could help keep the swelling on the stings down.Follow the manufacturer's directions for an appropriate dose for a child his age.
Topically, I would recommend Lidocaine Jelly. A little diphenhydramine (Benadryl) applied topically can provide a little bit of localized swelling relief.
2007-07-24 03:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti-histamines to take swelling away.(Liquid form works quickest)
Since bee-stings are ACIDIC dabbing with a mild caustic solution which neutralises the venom (Bicarbonate of Soda) can ease the irritation site as can ice-pack (which is more effective since the venom is below skin) as mentioned in an earlier answer.
(BUT make sure you have ALL the sting out since a bee stinger is barbed ,if you don`t get it all you run the risk of a later infection.)
One of the best fixes is a mild steroid cream.
I assume that he hasn`t had a bad reaction to the sting which is good.
2007-07-23 20:49:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mix together baking soda with a bit of vinegar and make a paste that will stick to the sting. This should help.
This is very easy and two things that most people keep in their kitchens.
Hope this is of some help.
2007-07-23 20:19:14 · answer #5 · answered by Su-Nami 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but if it was my kid that had been stung the last thing I would be doing is messing about with Yahoo Q and A's waiting for answers to come back! I would be on the phone to the Nurse at the Doctors surgery if I didn't know what to do or even be on my way down there. Hope the tot is OK now though.
2007-07-23 21:28:21 · answer #6 · answered by Mushroom Number 9 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An anti-histime cream cream and scrape the sting out with a credit card, don't squeeze it or more venom will go in. Hugs and kisses work to calm them down as well.
2007-07-23 21:22:26 · answer #7 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti-histamines cause drowsiness, but those who answered ice and make sure it is not direct contact are correct. As for creams, hydrocortisone cream is an anti inflamitory cream that will reduce inflamation. If it is an allergic reaction then benedryl cream will be effective without drowsiness. These are both available over the counter in any drug store. For a holistic approach, go with oatmeal soaked in milk or cream and vinegar.
2007-07-23 20:49:07 · answer #8 · answered by blewjaye 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Grind up an ordinary aspirin with some water and put the grainy paste on the bee sting. It works great.
2007-07-23 20:16:42 · answer #9 · answered by Chastity M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A dressing soaked in vinegar.
An ice pack wrapped in a towel. NOTdirect.
If the swelling persists then anti- histamines
Bee stings are mildly alkaline so should be treated with the opposite something with acidic properties.
The ice pack should reduce the swelling, but don't use it direct because it can "burn" the sensitised tissue.
Anti-histamines will help if the swelling persists and will act as pain releif and anti irritant.
2007-07-23 20:43:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
When I was stung by a bee when I was little the doctor told my mum to bathe the area in milk.
2007-07-23 20:18:36 · answer #11 · answered by powder 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋