Question 1

can you be allergic to wasps stings but not other bee stings?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One can be allergic to wasp stings and not bee stings.

Question 2

what are the causes of one to be allergic to wasp or bee stings?

Accepted Answer

Protein in venom: A person who is allergic to stinging insects has  developed an allergy to a protein in the insect venom. These proteins have been well described and include mellitin, hyaluronidase, phospholipase, etc.  Why this happens to some people is unclear.  Thankfully treatment with venom allergy injections is very successful.

Question 3

what are the different reactions to wasp, hornet, and bee stings?

Accepted Answer

See below: Most commonly there is redness, swelling, and warmth at the bite site. The area may also be itchy. And, the size of the involved area tends to increase during the first one to two days. Some people can have very significant swelling, and/or develop an anaphylactic reaction with trouble breathing.

Question 4

my dad is deathly allergic to bees and wasps but i've never been stung by either. if don't want to find out the hard way. also are allergies genetic? could i be deathly allergic to bee stings too?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Severe allergy to a single thing such as bee stings is not necessarily familial/genetic, but certain families DO have the tendency to be hypersensitive to things (leading to asthma, allergies and eczema).  Blood tests are available to see if you also have this tendency towards severe reactions.  Ask you doctor about testing for hymenoptera allergies, to be on the safe side.

Question 5

what do you put on a bee sting--baking soda?

Accepted Answer

Meat tenderizer: Actually meat tenderizer beraks down the venom better as a natural remedy. Topical ointments such as foilles are also useful.

Question 6

what makes my head sting when i touch it with my finger? nothing stings until i put my fingers on my head and reminds me of a bee sting.

Accepted Answer

Head or face? Many..: ..possibilties but if ur symptoms involve the face, it is similar to a neurological problem called trigeminal neuralgia. (Trigeminal nerve covers the face). See a neurologist for a diagnosis &amp; treatment. Other possibilities include shingles / viral infection affecting nerve, brain &amp; spinal cord problems, nerve impingement, skin conditions, &amp; I suppose vascular problems. But TTYD &amp; get a diagnosis.

Question 7

6 weeks ago i jumped on up the stairs on my right foot.  i now have a bee sting feeling in my shin when i put pressure on it.  what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Could be nerve: This could be from nerve damage. Please see your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 8

bee sting on tongue. happened 6 hours ago. only put ice on it. for a short minute. but hurts like a canker sore but worse. and swollen. help?

Accepted Answer

Bee sting: What a horrible spot to get stung. Take a dose of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and be checked as your tongue is part of your airway. All the best.

Question 9

how to treat bee and wasp stings in the wilderness?

Accepted Answer

See below: For non-allergic people, simple first aid is good.  Remove any stingers by scraping off the stinger, place ice or cold compress to area as needed, use Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for itch and swelling, Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for pain, wash the area with soap and water, can use antibiotic ointment over area, and make sure tetanus shot is current (within 10 years).  If allergic reac, resp probs, etc. - 911!

Question 10

i got stung by some insect (i guessed a bee or wasp?) while riding on my bike two days ago. it was a bit painful for maybe an hour after the sting, bu

Accepted Answer

Bites: Bites from bee or other hymenoptera species usually hurt. Benadryl, cool compress and NSAID. As long as it is not swelling more or you are not having any other symptoms such as breathing problems this should resolve.

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My dad is deathly allergic to bees and wasps but i've never been stung by either. if don't want to find out the hard way. also are allergies genetic? could i be deathly allergic to bee stings too?

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What do you put on a bee sting--baking soda?

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What makes my head sting when i touch it with my finger? nothing stings until i put my fingers on my head and reminds me of a bee sting.

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6 weeks ago i jumped on up the stairs on my right foot. i now have a bee sting feeling in my shin when i put pressure on it. what could it be?

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Bee sting on tongue. happened 6 hours ago. only put ice on it. for a short minute. but hurts like a canker sore but worse. and swollen. help?

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How to treat bee and wasp stings in the wilderness?

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I got stung by some insect (i guessed a bee or wasp?) while riding on my bike two days ago. it was a bit painful for maybe an hour after the sting, bu

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