Table of contents:
- Treat bee stings with mild symptoms
- 1. Pulling out a bee sting that is still stuck in the skin
- 3. Overcoming swelling that may appear
- 3. Treat the pain
- A dangerous symptom that must be observed after being stung by a bee
Bee stings can be dangerous, even causing death in some cases. This is because bee stings contain toxins, causing symptoms of redness, swelling, and itching. However, most bee stings cause only mild symptoms.
But if you accidentally got stung by a bee, then here's how to treat a bee sting the first time.
Treat bee stings with mild symptoms
In general, if you only have a mild allergic reaction to a bee sting, you can do first aid yourself without asking anyone else for help. Therefore, the symptoms that appear will not be so severe. Here's how to treat bee stings if you have mild allergies:
1. Pulling out a bee sting that is still stuck in the skin
You can feel the area of the skin where it is stung, then remove the remaining bee sting by using your hand. Do not use tweezers or press the sting too hard, because the toxins that are still in the sting can escape more and make you more poisoned than before.
3. Overcoming swelling that may appear
After being stung by a bee, usually the skin will swell and turn red. If this happens to you, you should immediately get an ice cube or a cold water bottle and place it on the swollen part of your body.
If it is the part of your hand or foot that is stung, place your hand or foot higher than your body. Then, remove any jewelry or accessories that can exacerbate the swelling, such as a bracelet or ring - if the sting occurs on your hand.
3. Treat the pain
You can also treat bee stings with painkillers. You can use it if you feel pain or pain in the area where it was stung. Painkillers you can use such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
Avoid using aspirin in anyone under 19 years of age. Meanwhile, to treat itching, you can use antihistamine drugs or apply a baking soda solution to reduce itching.
A dangerous symptom that must be observed after being stung by a bee
Bee stings can also make a person experience anaphylactic, which is a condition in which bee stings cause severe allergies. When a person is anaphylactic, some of the symptoms that may arise are:
- It's hard to breathe
- Experiencing severe swelling of the face, neck, or lips.
- Feel nauseous, experience vomiting or diarrhea
- Stomach cramps
- Heart beat faster
- Dizzy
- It's hard to swallow
If someone experiences this after being stung by a bee, he must immediately be taken to a doctor for further treatment. But before that, here's how to treat bee stings in people who are anaphylactic:
- Call the emergency number 118/119 or call an ambulance from the nearest hospital.
- Give artificial breaths or give CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) when it is difficult to breathe. And keep him company until medical help arrives.
