Question 1

what should i do if i have a bee sting and the swelling has not gone down, its been more than 24 hours! help!?

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It depends on : Amount of swelling. Bee ; wasp stings can actually continue to swell after the 24 hour mark. Apply ice in 10 min. Increments (10 on/10 off).  If you have swelling that is greater than 4 inches (for one sting) - and it isn't resolving consider medical attention.

Question 2

sweat bee sting caused swelling, dizziness, cold sweats and nausea, but no soa. symptoms releaved in 1-2 hours. normal reaction or something worse.

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Concerning ..: The symptoms you describe are more suggestive of a severe reaction to bee venom and possible bee venom allergy.  Because of the severity of symptoms, I would encourage you to seek input from your primary care doctor, as they may refer you to an allergist for bee venom allergy testing.  Remember, your next reaction to a bee sting could be even worse if this is a true allergy.  Best of luck.

Question 3

how do you know if you have to go to the doctors after a bee sting after 6 hours has passed. foot is swelling, itching and painful?

Accepted Answer

Try: Taking otc antihistamine like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and if still swollen see your doctor. Sounds like allergic reaction.

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

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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 do for a bee sting swelling?

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): If not seriously allergic to bee stings, the best immediate thing to do would be to take 25 mg of Diphenhydramine (benadryl).

Question 6

what help swelling go down from bee sting?

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Ice and..: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Advil. Each will help with the swelling. Use over the counter medications for this and dose based on your weight.

Question 7

how can i relieve swelling from a bee sting?

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Scrape area with : Some thing flat like a credit card to remove the stinger. Wash with warm water and soap. You can apply a 1 to 1 mix of baking soda and water to the area. Cool compresses also help.

Question 8

what works against swelling from a bee sting?

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Bee Sting: You can also use an ice pack to help with swelling. Put a cloth towel between the ice and the skin and do not let the ice stay on the skin for longer than 20 minutes. Letting ice sit directly on the skin or keeping ice on too long can result in frostbite from the ice pack. Make sure you remove the stinger.

Question 9

what can i do to reduce the swelling of a bee sting?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): If you do not have impaired breathing (which you should call 911 with), it is very normal to have mild allergies to stings. 25-50 mg of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will help the allergic response. In rare instances, people can have a life threatening reaction (anaphylaxis) and need immediate medical attention (epinephrine), but as you are online looking for answers i'm sure that is not the case.

Question 10

most trusted means to reduce swelling from a bee sting?

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Quick fix: When our bodies sustain an injury, the immediate response is inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling). This is the body increasing the blood flow to the injury to bring healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away.  The key is to do things that reduce the parts of inflammation such as ice, compression, elevation and antiinflammatory medications in the first 24hrs.

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