What to pay attention to after being stung by a bee

Many people who are stung by bees only know to wash with soapy water to relieve the symptoms, but this treatment is not effective for all bee stings. This is only suitable for relatively mild symptoms. If the sting area is large and deep, it will not have any effect. Be sure to remove the stinger first, and then neutralize the acid, the effect will be better. The following introduces what to pay attention to after being stung by a bee.

(1) Removal of thorns

(2) Local movement should be reduced and cold compresses with cold water or ice cubes can be used. This method has an analgesic effect and also causes local blood vessels to constrict, reducing absorption.

(3) Rinse the stung area. Bee stings can be washed with soapy water, 3% ammonia water or 5% baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) water; hornet and wasp stings can be washed with vinegar.

(4) The drug can be sucked out by mouth or cupping, or the proximal end can be ligated.

(5) Apply Fu Relaxing Ointment externally and take Procaine internally. These are methods designed to treat allergies and edema. If conditions permit, the skin around the wound can be sealed with 1:1000 epinephrine and procaine.

(6) For severe cases, provide systemic support and symptomatic treatment.

1. Watch out for allergic reactions: After being stung by a bee, pay attention to whether there is swelling or difficulty breathing. Fortunately, less than 1% of the population experiences a severe allergic reaction to bees. , only 3% had moderate allergic reactions. But if you notice swelling or difficulty breathing, go to the hospital for treatment.

2. Remove the needle carefully: Remove the needle as quickly as possible and use nail clippers, a hard card or a knife to remove the skin around the needle. Do not squeeze, pull it out with small pliers.

3. Soften the flesh around the sting to reduce the pain caused by the venom: If you have meat tenderizer in your kitchen, add ice water to knead it into a dough and apply it on the wound for 10 minutes to reduce the pain. The enzymes in the meat tenderizer will destroy the venom.

4. Reduce inflammation and antihistamines: Take 25 to 50 mg of oral Benadryl. Antihistamines can help the body fight toxins and reduce itching and pain.

5. Apply ice: Wrap ice in cloth and apply for 20 minutes. The cold ice can compress blood vessels, slow the spread of venom, and relieve pain and itching.

The above is an introduction to what to pay attention to after being stung by a bee. I believe everyone knows what to do after reading it. The above methods will be useful, but it is still best not to be stung. So try not to go out in the season when bees are rampant, especially do not go to places with a lot of flowers and plants. Although bees are small, they may still lose their lives due to severe poisoning.