How To Treat Bee Sting, Home Remedy, Treatment & Precautions

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How To Treat Bee Sting, Home Remedy, Treatment
Precautions
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Most of the people who work in fields will surely
come across a bee sting, which is just a
nuisance. You may experience temporary swelling,
redness, sharp pain, warmth, and itching at the
sting site, but no serious complications. They
can even be life-threatening. When a bee stings
you at any place, it leaves a venomous toxin that
can cause unpleasant symptoms. Here are some of
the symptoms of a bee sting at various stages Bee
Sting Treatment that reduces the severity of bee
sting. Minor Symptoms of Bee Sting
Include Pain Redness Swelling Burning or itching
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Symptoms that can develop including

• Swelling, which can cause problems with
  swallowing and breathing
• Hives and swelling
• Chest tightness and a feeling of tightness in
  the throat
• Sudden weakness
• Increased heart rate
• Decrease in blood pressure
• Cramps
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

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Home remedies for bee sting are
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1. Honey Honey is one of the best home remedies
for bee sting which is rich in anti-inflammatory
properties. It may help with wound healing, pain,
and itching. To treat, apply some raw honey on
the affected area. Meanwhile, Cover with a loose
bandage and leave on for up to an hour.
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2. Baking soda Make a thick paste of baking
soda and water which is known to neutralize bee
venom to reduce itching, pain, and swelling.
Apply a thick layer of baking soda paste to the
affected area. Cover the paste with a bandage.
Leave on for at least 15 minutes and re-apply as
needed a day.
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3. Apple cider vinegar Vinegar may also help
neutralize bee venom. Soak the sting site in a
basin of apple cider vinegar for at least 15
minutes. You can also soak a bandage or cloth in
the vinegar and then apply it to the sting site.
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4. Toothpaste Its unclear why toothpaste can
help bee stings. At the same time, Some people
claim that alkaline toothpaste neutralizes acidic
honeybee venom. At the same time, If true,
however, toothpaste wont work on alkaline wasp
venom. Either way, toothpaste is an inexpensive
and easy home remedy to try. Apply it on the
affected area.
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5. Meat tenderizer Meat tenderizer is rich in
papain which is also believed to help break down
the protein that causes pain and itching. To
treat a bee sting this way, make a solution of
one-part meat tenderizer and four parts water.
Apply to the sting site for up to 30 minutes.
6. Wet aspirin tablet Home remedies for bee
sting include aspirin tablet which reduces the
symptoms of a bee sting. It is known for
reducing the pain and swelling of a bee sting is
to apply a wet aspirin or aspirin paste to the
sting site. Similarly, A study showed that
applying aspirin topically to bee stings or wasp
stings actually increased redness and didnt
decrease the duration of swelling or pain
compared to using ice alone.
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7. Herbs and oils The following are the herbs
which are rich in anti-inflammatory properties
and may help relieve symptoms of bee sting Aloe
vera It is known for soothing the skin and
relieving pain. Meanwhile, If you have an aloe
vera plant, break off a leaf and squeeze the gel
directly onto the affected area. Calendula cream
It is an antiseptic used to heal minor wounds and
ease skin irritation. Apply the cream directly to
the sting site and cover with a bandage. Lavender
essential oil It has anti-inflammatory abilities
and can help relieve swelling. Dilute the
essential oil with a carrier oil, such a coconut
or olive oil. Apply few drops of oil on the site
to relieve symptoms of the bee sting. Tea tree
oil It is a natural antiseptic and may ease bee
sting pain. Always mix tea tree oil with any
other carrier oil and use it. Witch hazel It is
one of the true herbal home remedies for bee
stings and insect bites. It reduces the itching,
inflammation, and pain. Similarly, Apply witch
hazel directly to the bee sting as needed.
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Precautions to reduce the risk of a Bee Sting

• Dont walk around barefoot outside.
• Leave beehives alone.
• Dont wear sweet-smelling perfume, hair
  products, or body products.
• Stay away from uncovered garbage cans.
• Dont drive with your windows down.
• Avoid drinking from open soda cans.
• Dont wear bright colors or clothes with flowery
  prints.
• Cover your food.

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