2024年10月24日 · A bee sting is an injury caused by bee venom. To sting, a bee jabs a barbed stinger into the skin. The stinger releases venom. The venom has proteins in it that cause pain and swelling around the sting area. Generally, insects such as bees and wasps aren't aggressive and only sting in self-defense.

2024年2月15日 · Bee stings can cause pain, swelling, and changes in skin color. Sting sites can continue swelling for 48 hours, and the swelling can last 7 days. Redness may last around 3 days.

2023年6月22日 · A bee sting is a painful injury that happens after a bee pierces your skin and injects venom. You can treat minor bee stings at home. Sometimes, your body can react negatively to a bee sting, and it causes a severe allergic reaction that …

2024年11月22日 · For most people, a bee sting is just a nuisance that may cause temporary pain and itching at the sting site. Home remedies can help, but you should seek immediate medical attention if there...

2022年7月2日 · Bee stings aren’t always black and white in their severity. They can turn from mild to life-threatening in a heartbeat. Here’s how to tell if you need help if your sting has started to swell.

2024年6月14日 · “But the typical reaction that patients get is wherever they get stung, there may be swelling. Usually with a normal reaction it’s less than 5 centimeters in diameter,” he added. The sting is also “localized—doesn’t spread elsewhere for …

2024年10月24日 · Remove any rings in the sting area right away, before swelling gets worse. Apply to the area a cloth dampened with cold water or filled with ice. Keep it on the sting for 10 to 20 minutes. Repeat as needed. If the sting is on an arm or leg, raise it. Swelling may increase over the next two days but usually goes away with time and elevation.

2024年11月19日 · However, the initial pain and burning from a bee sting usually last about one to two hours, and swelling can increase for up to 48 hours depending on where a person was stung. An allergic reaction to insect stings can take longer to clear up—in some cases, up to 10 days.

2024年5月14日 · Bee and Wasp Sting FAQs. What's the best treatment for a bee sting? If you're stung, try to remove the stinger right away. Then wash the wound and apply ice to prevent swelling.