Bee stings will usually cause pain or swelling, the first treatment should be done is to remove the sting. Take a bee sting carefully using a knife or nail. Do not be pressed, as it may cause the toxins getting deeper into the body. However, if the victim is allergic to certain insect stings, then it can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical expert help. Insects that have dangerous sting is, honey bees, wasps and fire ants. According to Stanley M. Zildo as quoted from his book, harmful insect stings symptoms may include pain, swelling and reddening, itching, and stings or insect bite is hot. Below are first treatment steps when you got bee sting.
1. When a honey bee stings, bee stings usually still stuck. Unplug the sting out carefully using a knife or nail. Do not push because it can cause toxins are increasingly entering.
2. Wash the sting area with soap and water.
3. Apply with cold water or ice to reduce the absorption and spread of toxins.
4. Apply a cream or lotion such as calamine, a paste of baking soda plus a little water to reduce discomfort.
2. Wash the sting area with soap and water.
3. Apply with cold water or ice to reduce the absorption and spread of toxins.
4. Apply a cream or lotion such as calamine, a paste of baking soda plus a little water to reduce discomfort.
Another treatment for bee sting such as;
1. Papaya: After the sting removed, rub papaya several times to the sting area. Papaya contains papain, a compound that can break down proteins toxic sting. However, avoid using papaya if you have an allergy to latex. If a rash occurs, immediately discontinue use of papaya and rinse the area thoroughly.
2. Essential Oils: Essential oils such as lavender oil, and castor oil can also be applied to sting area to reduce swelling and pain. Put honey or aloe vera juice to sting area is also an effective home treatment.
3. Vinegar: Make a paste of vinegar and baking soda. Apply the paste on the affected area and leave for a desired time. Vinegar can neutralize toxins bee stings. In addition, vinegar works with other components of the paste to alleviate discomfort due to sting.
3. Vinegar: Make a paste of vinegar and baking soda. Apply the paste on the affected area and leave for a desired time. Vinegar can neutralize toxins bee stings. In addition, vinegar works with other components of the paste to alleviate discomfort due to sting.
4. Key lime: Cut key lime become tow pieces, then rub into the skin of a bee sting.
Symptoms experienced by a person when stung by a bee and is highly recommended to seek immediate medical attention, including: Shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing food, the onset of an unusual rash, nausea and stomach cramps, vomiting, appear swollen but not in a bee sting. Bee sting contains toxic, for normal people, can only cause a mild reaction. In contrast to the small percentage of people who are sensitive, these toxins can trigger anaphylactic reactions that can lead to death if not treated immediately.
