Question 1

is anxiety normal after a bee sting?

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Yes but: It could be an allergic reaction too. If it is anxiety, you might want to look into some treatment for it. Talk to your doctor. Best wishes.

Question 2

tingly hands after a bee sting?

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It can happen if you: Hyperventilate. Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin w credit card. Clean area w 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 apply a meat tenderizer poultice to the area. Throat, airway, mouth swelling?  Call 911.

Question 3

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 4

how long will the pain after a bee sting typically last?

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A few hours: 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 5

how long will hives last after a bee sting?

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Hours to days: But rarely more than three days.

Question 6

when after a bee sting can anaphylaxis occur?

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Minutes usually: Reactions to insect stings and foods typically occur within minutes to an hour or so after the actual exposure (sting or eating the food). For reactions that happen many hours or days later, it is very unlikely that it was caused by exposure to that allergen.  See an allergist if you have additional questions or concerns.

Question 7

how long after a bee sting does anaphylaxis occur?

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Short time: Usually within minutes to under an hour..Rarely severe symptoms can occur two hours or so later. If you have had serious symptoms after a sting in the past see an allergist asap. There is good testing and a treatment that can essentially " cure" you. Don't hesitate.

Question 8

how long after a bee sting can anaphylaxis develop?

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Anaphylaxis: The relative timeframe for anaphylaxis to occur after exposure to a particular allergen or antigen can vary from seconds to hours. It could take from 30 minutes to an hour before the problem develops. As a general rule, the sooner the symptoms of anaphylaxis appear after exposure then the more severe the reaction is likely to be. Those symptoms relating to the surface of the skin may be the first.

Question 9

for what length of time can hives last after a bee sting?

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Depends: Depends on how allergic you are and whether it was multiple stings, but hives after a bee sting can last from a few hours to a few days and can be associated with other symptoms such as breathing difficulties, feeling faint, passing out and throat swelling. See an allergist for evaluation.

Question 10

how common is it to get blisters after a bee sting?

Accepted Answer

It can happen but: Most people are more likely to have a pink, swollen lesion vice a blister. Monitor for signs of infection - ^ swelling, ^  redness, ^ pain, pus like drainage, ^ tenderness, red streaks. Get care for signs of infection.

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