Question 1

is it bad to have numbness where a bee has stung you (foot)? what should i do if the bee sting area is numb?

Accepted Answer

Nerve: This may be due to some superficial nerve damage or inflammation from  the bite. If so, I suspect the nerve will recover full function after some weeks.

Question 2

after a bee sting on my arm. i am experiencing  arms tingling, arm weakness, arm numbness, arm swelling, finger numbness, finger tingling (quality: in the little finger, in the...

Accepted Answer

Urgent: Go to the ED. Afterwards, see a neurologist or a physiatrist for nerve study if symptoms persist

Question 3

how can i treat my one-year-olds bee sting?

Accepted Answer

Bee stings: Remove stinger. Apply cold compresses to bite. Give Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth. You can make a paste of meat tenderizer and apply to bite or you can use a hydrocortisone or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream.

Question 4

i have a bee sting that i got two days ago and the swelling and pain havent gone away. is this normal? its quite painful

Accepted Answer

Reactions vary: The individual response to such a sting will vary from person to person. The localized swelling &amp; pain is a response to injected foreign proteins. It is a protective body response to isolate the material &amp; stop/slow its entry into the system. Once the swelling is there it may take several days for it to subside. A cold compress may help with the discomfort.

Question 5

what to do for bee sting?

Accepted Answer

Use EpiPEN, (epinephrine) go to ER: You may have no problem with this, but if you have an allergy or you think you do, my advice is to get to an er asap.  They will give you Epinephrine so you don't go into anaphylactic shock, which can close your airway and kill you.  After this episode is over, you might want to see your doctor and get an epipen, (epinephrine) which is a shot of Epinephrine you can give yourself quick if this happens again.

Question 6

how come my bee sting itch?

Accepted Answer

Because the : Body can release histamines.

Question 7

what does a bee sting feel like?

Accepted Answer

Bee sting: It's usually painful unless you've been stung frequently and developed immunity to the components in the fluid associated with the sting. As a beekeeper i usually get stung each spring, and it is painful until my immunity kicks in. You can decreased the pain if you rub and freshly cut slice of onion over the sting after you've scraped out the stinger.

Question 8

describe the features of a bee sting.?

Accepted Answer

Ouch!: A bee sting can hurt and swell. Be sure to remove the stinger. Apply ice. Take an allergy pill.

Question 9

how to treat a bee sting.

Accepted Answer

Very common: Remove the stinger, wash the area and apply ice. However. Some people have a large local reaction and it could take up to 10 days for problem to resolve. If allergic to bee sting could be a potentially life-threatening condition.

Question 10

what is the cure for a bee sting?

Accepted Answer

Bee sting: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with credit card.  Clean area with soap & warm water.  Apply ice in 10 min. Increments; alternating 10 on & 10 off.   You can take tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling.  Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda & 1 part water & apply.   Or you can apply a meat tenderizer poultice to the area. Throat, airway, mouth swelling? Call 911!

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