Question 1

what should you do if stung by a bumble bee?

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Benedryl: Bee stings can be more severe than most insects but usually you get a red rather large area and it may be painful. Use ice immediately to help and be sure the stinger is out. Benedryl may help with the reaction and itching, .

Question 2

what must i do if my child is stung by a bumble bee?

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Observe for reaction: First, don't panic- millions of people are stung by bees everyday and it is only serious if they have an allergic reaction, which seldom happens. Signs of allergic reaction are significant redness/swelling around sting site/swelling of throat/difficulty breathing- call 911 if that happens. Otherwise calm your child & make sure the stinger is out. See comment for home remedies for discomfort:.

Question 3

how do you treat a bumble bee sting?

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See below: 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 and 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 an allergist asap.

Question 4

how do i cure a bee sting from a bumble bee?

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine) etc.: Bee stings can be painful, but unless there is a serious allergic reaction, they can be treated easily at home. Take some benadryl, tylenol, (acetaminophen) and ice the wound to decrease swelling.

Question 5

what does it feel like when you get stung by a sweat bee?

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Annoying: Sharp little annoying sting that lingers for several minutes but usually not longer.

Question 6

please help! what happens when you get stung by a bee and you leave part of the stinger in the skin?

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Leaving the stinger: In can lead to more venom in your skin. You might develop a foreign body reaction or an infection. Remove stinger asap
by scraping along edge of skin w credit card. Clean area w soap ; warm water.

Question 7

i was stung by a bee earlier today any home redemies i can use until i am able to get professional help?

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Bee stings: The most effective treatment for large local reactions to bee stings is probably oral steroids. (40-60 mg for a typical adult, 15- 30 mg for a child). One dose is often sufficient. Your pcp may be willing to call in a dose for you until you can see them in the office. Potentially life threatening symptoms such as throat closing, dizziness, wheezing or severe swelling should be seen in an ed.

Question 8

which medication should i take if i get stung by a bee whilst trailrunning (and not get drowsy). not sure if i am allergic ?

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Bee venom allergy: you don't know if you are allergic to bee venom, and you want to protect yourself in case of accidental exposure, and don't get drowsy. Less sedating antihistamines as loratadine or cetirizine, see which one doesn't cause drowsiness and keep it handy. Epinephrine pen may be needed if u r extremely allergic, precautions to not attract bees: avoid bright light colors,exposed sugars, open soda cans,.

Question 9

why do you get a dark mark after a bee sting?

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Postinflammatory hyp: This problem is called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, and it results from a spot on the skin which gets irritated either but i bug bite or by some other process, and then as healing occurs the body lays down more pigment presumably to protect itself, but it takes months for them to go away. Rest assured, it does go away or can go back to normal skin tone if left alone.

Question 10

what should i do for a bee sting after i get the stinger out?

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Options: Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda & 1 part water & apply.  Or:  apply an enzyme based meat tenderizer in a poultice & wrap area.  Or:  mix water & activated charcoal into a paste & apply.Throat, airway or tongue  swelling – call 911.

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