i got stung by a bee in the wrist area yesterday and i wasnt aware that i was supposed to take the stinger out and my friend just told me today and the fore arm near my hand is swollen and hurts....i put baking soda w/ water on it already so wat else should i do to get this stinger out??? please help!
2007-08-14 08:04:10 · 8 answers · asked by hAiTiAn_CuTiE89 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
After this length of time I would say the stinger has gone. Did you treat the stung area immediately after being stung? You should apply a little Benadryl cream to the area, as well as take a anti-histamine. Ice compression may help reduce the swelling.
For future reference you should never use tweezers to pull be stings out, by using tweezers it will push more venom in, because you squish the venom sack.
Use a blunt knife or card to scrape out the stinger, and then apply ice compression, for 10 minutes on 10 minutes off over 4 hours.
If allergic seek medical attention immediately, by calling an ambulance, and take any prescribed medication e.g Epi-pen.
If any one shows signs of breathing difficulties, and swelling in around the face and mouth call for an ambulance, immediately, and continue to monitor until the ambulance crew arrive.
2007-08-14 20:21:37 · answer #1 · answered by Georgie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if u can still see the stinger, get a credit card and scrape across the stinger, it should get it out...try not 2 pull it out, cuz it really hurts! if the credit card thing doesn't work, and u have 2 pull it out, use tweezers...if nothing works, go 2 a doctor and they can pull it out for u!
sorry about ur sting! i got stung on the bottom of my foot once, it sucked! good luck!
2007-08-14 08:13:10 · answer #2 · answered by Caity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stinger would be sticking out of your skin right now if it was still in you. You'd be able to see it.
The best way to remove it is by scratching it out with your nail. Grabbing it with tweezers sends more venom into your bloodstream.
Take a benedril tablet or another over the counter antihistamine to help relieve the pain.
2007-08-14 08:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a tweezer to pull out the stinger. I have children and they are always getting bit by insects and stinq. I carry some in my purse a bottle of the Bendaryl extra strength gel to put on the area. This will stop the stinging and itching. But, if it gets worse call your Doctor.
I hope you feel better.
2007-08-14 08:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara C 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
put an ice cube on it to reduce the swelling and tighten the pore and you should be able to see the stinger and pull it out with some tweezers
2007-08-14 08:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by tilda 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just pull it out. I got stung in the lip, and you just have to pull it out. the stinger has venom in it and you have to pull it out.
2007-08-14 08:12:54 · answer #6 · answered by puppylve20 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u take something like a flat edge for example a credit card and scrape it off.. then u should ice it or treat it afterwards...also tweezers also help for taking it out
2007-08-14 08:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by kamikaze 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor asap to make sure there is no damage
2007-08-14 08:13:55 · answer #8 · answered by David K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋