Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Bee sting happened sunday why might it itch now?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Histamine release: The bee sting causes a chemical call histamine to be released and that results in itching.
Answered 4/8/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I was stung by four bees in two weeks. But after i'm stung the area swells, itches, and bruises. Am i allergic at all?! please help! thanks!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I was stung by a bee on my foot about 3 days ago and now it won't stop itching around that area. What is this from?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Stung by a bee for 1st time 10 days ago didn't have a bad reaction at all but now 7 days later I have rash and itches. been using cortisone for 3 days?
Do I have a bee sting infection? been 3 days and still itches a lot. is turning purple and sting site is whiteish and slightly raised. also warmer.
Approximatey 3 weeks ago I was stung on the inside of my elbow (in the bend) by what appeared to be a sweat bee. I immediately applied alcohol to the sting. It has itched in that area every day since the sting and I apply alcohol each time it itches. Yesterday a cluster of 12-15 small bumps appeared in the area of the sting. I am looking for advice on how to treat the area as it itches also. Thank you. Rash possibly related to sweat bee sting?
I got stung by a bee two days ago it's still swollen, red & itches how long will this last?
Got stung by something yesterday bigger than a bee but today it still has a wealt and has drainage and itches with soreness is it anything to worry?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
