The pain and discomfort should go away in a few hours. If the affected area gets itchy-a fairly common side effect-you can apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to get some relief. Once you’ve done that, apply ice and take an anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen to limit the swelling. Next, wash the affected area with soap and water. Remove it as quickly as you can in order to limit the amount of venom released. You can get it out with your fingers, tweezers or even the edge of a credit card. The first thing you need to do is remove the stinger if you were stung by a bee (wasps don’t leave stingers behind).
But let’s begin with the most common scenario in which a person has a mild reaction. In the vast majority of cases, though, bee or wasp stings are not a cause for concern-they usually just cause some pain, swelling, redness and itching at the site of the sting.ĭealing with a bee or wasp sting will obviously be different depending on your sensitivity. If someone is allergic to bees, a sting can be a life-threatening situation. Yes, spring is not just the beginning of baseball season, it’s the beginning of bee-sting season.Īll kidding aside, bee stings can actually pose a serious health threat. One moment you’re on a nature hike, the next moment you’re on a nature hike getting stung by a bee.
Of course, spending more time outdoors can carry risks. I love the spring - the flowers are blooming, the weather is getting warmer, and I get to enjoy spending more time outdoors.
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