Question 1

how can  scorpion venom compare to bee sting venom?

Accepted Answer

Type of Scorpion: That totally depends on the type of scorpion. Most of the scorpions in the us aren't too bad - but the bark scorpion is.  Some scorpions outside of the us are very venomous.  A single bee's venous isn't bad unless you are allergic to it.

Question 2

poss. bee sting/insect bite 1wk ago. had pain for 2days, itchy 1day, then ok. woke up yesterday w/ red itchy blotches around sting area. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: This is not that uncommon a reaction from a sting. If it does not have pus in it, the problem will likely resolve in a few days. If the problem is persistent, then one needs to consider whether part of the stinger was left in the sting site. If there is pus (unlikely for bee sting), then an antibiotic may be required.See doctor if problem persists or gets worse.

Question 3

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 4

how come my bee sting itch?

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Because the : Body can release histamines.

Question 5

how much does a bee sting hurt?

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It can be a : Bit intense the second you are getting stung. The good news is that the pain begins to start lessening  within a number of minutes.

Question 6

what does a bee sting feel like?

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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 7

how do i treat a bee sting (bumble)?

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Multistep: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with a credit card.  Clean area with soap & warm water.  Apply ice in 10 minute increments; alternating 10 on & 10 off.  Try a bag of cold peas. You can take meds like tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling.  Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda & 1 part water & apply.  Throat, airway or tongue  swelling, short of breath – call 911.

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 long effects from a bee sting last?

Accepted Answer

Usually an hr or few: But sometimes the swelling and itching can last many hrs.Most people who are stung by bees just get a red, swollen iitchy "bump" in the area...Washing it right away..Using ice...Applying cortisone cream & taking an antihistamine usually provides relief. If you have bee sting allergy you can have more serious symptoms(hives all over, asthma, trouble breathing etc) if you have these see allergist.

Question 10

what do do for a bee sting besides ice?

Accepted Answer

Cortisone cream: Use cortisone cream over the area.

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