What should I do if I get stung by a bee?
Dec 23, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
If stung by a bee, you should immediately move away from the bee, examine and remove the stinger, clean the wound, apply a cold compress locally, apply ointment, or seek medical attention to alleviate symptoms and prevent potential complications. After being stung by a bee, closely monitor yourself for signs of an allergic reaction, such as itching, redness and swelling of the skin, or difficulty breathing. If a severe allergic reaction occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
After being stung by a bee, one should immediately move away from the bee, examine and remove the stinger, clean the wound, apply a cold compress locally, apply ointment or seek medical attention to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications. The details are as follows:
1. Immediately move away from the bee: After being stung, the first thing to do is quickly leave the area where the bee is located to avoid being stung again. Stay calm and avoid slapping or驱赶 the bees frantically, which may provoke them.
2. Examine and remove the stinger: A bee's stinger contains a venom sac. After being stung, examine the wound as soon as possible and gently remove the stinger with a fingernail or clean tweezers, being careful not to squeeze the venom sac, which could inject more venom into the body.
3. Clean the wound: Wash the stung area with clean water or mild soapy water to help remove surface venom and dirt, reducing the risk of infection.
4. Apply a cold compress locally: Place an ice pack or a wet cold cloth on the wound to relieve pain and swelling, and help slow the spread of venom. The cold compress can be applied for 15-20 minutes and repeated as needed.
5. Apply ointment: If pain or swelling persists, apply anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving ointments such as erythromycin ointment, calamine lotion, or mupirocin ointment according to medical advice.
After being stung by a bee, closely monitor whether an allergic reaction occurs, such as itching, redness and swelling of the skin, or difficulty breathing. If a severe allergic reaction occurs, seek medical attention immediately.
