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Bee Sting Treatment - Allergy, Reactions, Signs, Symptoms and Home Remedy for treating Bee Bite


Bee sting has been never associated with the list of fatal diseases. It is definitely painful with 10% of people in UK having been stung by a bee, with less than 1% out of them seeking medical attention.

Symptoms of Bee Sting

The main symptom of bee bite is pain and local swelling. It is also associated with redness at the sting site. There is sometimes a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis, which is quite rare.

Is Bee venom useful?

Bee venom therapy or Apitherapy utilizes bee venom in the treatment of health conditions. Apitherapy is the use of beehive products, including honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, bee venom. This usage of bee venom is prevailent since ancient times to treat arthritis, rheumatism, back pain and skin diseases.It is used as an alternative therapy to treat multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease and chronic fatigue syndrome in the modern times. Bee venom comes from the stingers of honey bees who use it in defense of the bee colony.

What to do incase of a Bee Sting?

Since a honey bee sting could be a serious health concern, it is recommended that you always contact your physican. Simple home remedy steps for the Bee Sting treatment:

  • Use Ice pack on the swelling and imflammation area. Use of ice soothes the imflammation and tenderness.
  • Clean the area with soap and water, then apply hydrocortisone cream to the site to decrease the severity of the reaction.
  • Alternative treatments include a paste made of unseasoned meat tenderizer and water
  • Make a paste by adding a bit of cool water to baking soda, a crushed aspirin, or a crushed papaya enzyme tablet, and apply the mixture to the sting.
  • Apply lavender oil to the sting area to reduce inflammation and pain.
  • Determine if the stinger is still present and remove it immediately if is visible in the wound. Many doctors recommend using a hard object like a credit card or blunt knife to swipe over the area and remove the stinger.

How to prevent yourself from Bee Sting?

Avioding is the best way to get your self prevented from the bee sting. Always wear shoes on your feet. Most bee stings happen when people step on a bee with their bare feet. Wear white or solid light colored clothing since bees are generally attracted towards dark colors and prints. If you see a bee, remain calm and cool. Gently move out of the way. Run away if there are several bees around.



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