Question 1

is bee sting on tongue dangerous?

Accepted Answer

It Can Be: A bee sting anywhere on the body can cause pain and swelling. Especially in oral tissues (like the tongue), the swelling can be quite extensive. You can imagine what happens next...If the swelling is extreme, it can completely close off your airway and make it impossible to breathe. Obviously, that would be a major problem. For people who are allergic, this scenario is even more likely.

Question 2

how to treat pain from bee sting on tongue?

Accepted Answer

Three things-: Otc pain medication such as advil, motrin, aleve (naproxen) or what you normally take for a headache, suck on ice chips, and time. There is nothing else you can do. If your tongue is swollen, taking  benedryl may help as well.

Question 3

bee sting on tongue. happened 6 hours ago. only put ice on it. for a short minute. but hurts like a canker sore but worse. and swollen. help?

Accepted Answer

Bee sting: What a horrible spot to get stung. Take a dose of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and be checked as your tongue is part of your airway. All the best.

Question 4

honey bee sting on my tongue when i was child that time i didn't care but now in that area it created one boblu like pimple so what to do ?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: No reason to believe that a bubble like lesion on the tongue is related to the prior bee sting.  The lesion should resolve within 5-10 days.  If not, a physician can examine it. Good luck!

Question 5

what is the best remedy for a bee sting?

Accepted Answer

In order: 1) ice
2) Diphenhydramine 25-20mg PO as tolerated
3) Hydrocortisone 1%
oh and please don't pull the stinger out, this causes release of more venom into your body.  Just flick it off.

Question 6

what can i do to take care of and remedy a bee sting allergy?

Accepted Answer

Bee sting allergy: The only cure is to get desensitized to bee venom by receiving venom desensitization from your board certified allergist. The treatment has a high success rate. Find a local allergist at aaaai.Org or acaai.Org.

Question 7

which natural remedy can cure a infected bee sting?

Accepted Answer

Med eval.: If you have an actual infection - it would be prudent to have it medically evaluated. There are many excellent remedies that can be used if this is not infectious problem.

Question 8

can there be a natural remedy for bee sting allergies?

Accepted Answer

No: No there is no natural cure for bee sting allergy.

Question 9

what is the treatment for bee stings?

Accepted Answer

Depends: For local reaction use a cold compress, elevation, acetaminophen. For large local reaction - like the entire arm - do the same. You can add an antihistamine like allegra (fexofenadine). For an allergic reaction - hives all over, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, feeling faint or loss of consciousness, give epinephrine, albuterol, elevate feet, loosen clothes, & call 911. Later see an allergist for testing.

Question 10

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my bee stings?

Accepted Answer

Bee Stings: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will help with itching.  And some people suggest making a paste of baking soda and meat tenderizer, and applying it to the site.

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