Question 1

why is my bee sting swollen again?

Accepted Answer

Local Reaction?: Typical reaction to bee sting involves a local reaction. Manifests as redness and painful swelling around the site of the sting that usually develops within minutes and resolves within a few hours. In some cases swelling may last 1-2 days. Uncomplicated local reactions may be treated with cold compresses, NSAIDs for pain, and nonsedating antihistamines for itching. Consult Allergist if more severe

Question 2

i just got a bee sting it's swollen, is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Everyone is a little different on this.  Some get almost no reaction, most gets some minor redness / pain but others get very large local reactions of redness, swelling, pain.  Rare individuals will develop systemic and life threatening reactions within minutes - anaphylaxis -  involving the airways and circulation.  If you develop wheezing, swelling of upper airways or sob see er asap.

Question 3

what does it mean when a bee sting is swollen and blistered?

Accepted Answer

Reaction: It may mean you have an allergy to bees or it could mean it is getting infected.  Try an oral antihistamine and if not better that day, go see your doctor.

Question 4

i'm worried because my bee sting is swollen and nothing works. what do you suggest?

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!

Question 5

why is my bee sting still swollen and itchy?

Accepted Answer

Local Reaction: Typical reaction to bee sting involves a local reaction. Manifests as redness and painful swelling around the site of the sting that usually develops within minutes and resolves within a few hours. In some cases swelling may last 1-2 days. Uncomplicated local reactions may be treated with cold compresses, NSAIDs for pain, and nonsedating antihistamines for itching. Consult Allergist if more severe

Question 6

can someone explain to me how come my bee sting so swollen and itchy?

Accepted Answer

It's due to release : Of histamine and other chemicals. Remove stinger asap by scraping along edge of skin w credit card. Clean area w soap ; warm water. Apply ice in 10 min. Increments (10 on/10 off). Can try tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain. For swelling – elevate affected area. Benadryl helps w swelling /itching. Make paste - 2 parts baking soda ; 1 part water ; apply. Need tetanus shot every 10 years. Throat, .

Question 7

why would it be that my foot is still swollen from a bee sting?

Accepted Answer

Inflamatory response: This is a normal reaction brought on by histamine.

Question 8

bee sting swollen and pain right up my arm, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Remove stinger ASAP: by scraping along edge of skin w credit card. Clean area w soap &amp; warm water. Apply ice in 10 min. increments (10 on/10 off). Can try Tylenol, (acetaminophen) aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling. Make paste of 2 parts baking soda &amp; 1 part water &amp; apply. Need tetanus shot every 10 years. Throat, airway, mouth swelling or difficulty breathing? Call 911! Seek medical care for milder allergic &gt;

Question 9

week and a half old bee sting swollen and red and itchy .normal?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Have the spot checked...I am concerned there can be a retained insect part causing all this inflammation. Alternatively some people just react strongly to bites. Try an otc Hydrocortisone and ice the area.

Question 10

bee sting swollen and pain right up my arm, what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Barb removed yet?: Clean with soap ; warm water.  Apply ice in 10 minute increments; alternating 10 on ; 10 off.  Tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling.  Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda ; 1 part water ; apply.   If it has been &gt; 10 years since your last tetanus shot – get it updated. If swelling is diameter is &gt; 4 inches then you could have a mild allergic reaction.

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