Content:
The hottest period of the year falls in the summer months - July and August. I immediately want to go somewhere to nature, away from office walls and the frantic rhythm of cities. Whether it's in the country ... Green grass, pleasant coolness in the shade of fruit trees, the season of fresh vegetables and fruits.
But there are factors here that can cloud the rest, such as insects. There are a number of insects that, if bitten, should immediately call an ambulance, without even trying to think about the possibility of treatment at home. There are insects that can bite painfully and unpleasantly, but not fatally. One of them are bees. So how to treat a bee sting?
Bee sting treatment
When a bee attacks a person, it is not the sting itself that is terrible, although it is quite painful, but the body's reaction to the poison released from the bee sting. First of all, one should be wary of allergies, which are developing at a very fast pace. Of course, it is better to prevent such communication with insects without waiting for their attack, but if it does happen, you should know how to provide first aid to the victim or yourself and cure the consequences of a bee sting.
Bee sting
With a bee sting, the first thing to do is to pull out the sting, being careful not to damage it. The sting is pulled out with any convenient tool. This can be tweezers or nail clippers. Anything that can capture such a thin fragment will do.
Before use, the instrument should be treated with disinfectants, such as:
- Hydrogen peroxide;
- Iodine;
- Alcohol, etc.
Many people think that the wasp and the bee are insects of the same species. But it is not so. This is especially worth paying attention to when biting. Only bees leave a sting. Wasps simply do not have it. Once the sting has been removed from the body, it is recommended to disinfect the wound. First, you can wash your hands and the bite with soap. It is best to use household items, but in the absence of such a fragrant one will do.
You should always have antihistamines on hand, which are taken to pay off an allergic reaction. Even if in the first few minutes the body's reaction to the bite was not detected, an antiallergic drug should be used. The site of the sting responds with pain and burning, so the onset of an allergic reaction can simply not be noticed.
You should have antihistamines
After the dirt and poison have been removed from the wound with a soapy solution, it must be treated with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. Next, a cold compress is applied to the bite site. It will help relieve itching and swelling. In the first hour after the bite, the human body needs more fluid. It is very good if it is ordinary purified water or sweet tea. The swelling at the site of the bite will last no more than 3 hours, but if the bite is on the face, you should be prepared for the swelling to subside in a few days.
You should not tempt fate even if there are more than three bites. Each organism reacts differently, but in most cases, after being bitten by more than three bees, severe toxic shock begins.
With a sharp decrease in blood pressure after stinging a bumblebee, a tourniquet should be applied slightly above the damage. This technique works well for those who have a tendency to anaphylactic shock. Applying a tourniquet will help normalize blood pressure, stop the spread of poison throughout the body, and stay awake.
Treatment of the stung site
The very first help for a bee sting is to remove the stinger from the damaged area. There is an opinion that the sting is easier to get with needles or pins.
The sting can be pry off slightly with a sharp object that has been disinfected before use. In no case should the sting be squeezed out, as this provokes the rapid spread of the poison throughout the body.
At home, you can give yourself first aid. For this, the sting site is washed with cold water and soap. Cold water should soothe itching and slightly reduce swelling. After that, you can take ice from the freezer, wrap it in a towel and attach it to the damaged area. This compress can be used within 15 minutes.
If the bite hits a limb, you can lie down and position the bitten arm or leg so that it is above the level of the heart. This simple technique will help get rid of puffiness faster.
You can use baking soda at home. If you dilute the baking soda with a little water, you can apply this ointment directly to the bite site. With a quick response to the bite and the application of this ointment, the poison will be excreted within the first 10 minutes, and the pain syndrome will decrease.
You should not scratch the bite site, even if it itches.
You can also take an over-the-counter pain reliever available from pharmacies. An antihistamine should be taken immediately after the bite. The fact is that there are many varieties of insects, and which bee has bitten a person at a given moment is hardly determinable. Even if a wasp or a bee bites a person not for the first time, and no allergies have been observed before, it is still recommended to drink an antiallergic drug.
You should not comb the bite site, even if it itches. Friction will only intensify the burning sensation and increase the swelling. After cleaning the wound with a disinfectant, apply an ointment to the bite to prevent the spread of bacteria and infections.
Folk remedy for a bee sting
There are folk remedies that help reduce pain and swelling after bee stings. How to anoint a bee sting?
After the bite, the area should be smeared with apple cider vinegar. The burning sensation may intensify for the first 30 seconds, but then it will pass very quickly.
Also, toothpaste will help relieve pain and swelling after a bite. When applied directly to the affected area, it will help cool and relieve the burning sensation. It can be used frequently. Natural tooth powder will help faster than the toothpaste available in stores.
Can be anointed with toothpaste
Very often, in cases of bee or wasp stings, natural honey comes to the rescue. If you smear the bite with honey and wait until it is absorbed into the skin, you can remove the poison from the damaged area and relieve the swelling. Honey has been known for its analgesic and antiseptic properties for a long time.
Gruel made from dissolved tablets of activated carbon and acetylsalicylic acid quickly helps. A cotton pad must be moistened in the prepared solution, applied to the bite site and left for 10 minutes.
Parsley juice will help relieve inflammation.
Olive oil promotes rapid skin recovery from insect bites. Cooling it can help relieve pain and redness. It can be applied in two steps at a time interval of 30 minutes.
Onion juice will prevent bee venom from spreading throughout the body. Due to its bactericidal properties, onions can cause a slight burning sensation. But after a few minutes, the burning sensation disappears, redness and swelling are significantly reduced.
The commonly known aloe plant can also help with bee stings. Its juice is diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio. This mask is applied to the affected area for several minutes. The procedure can be repeated after a while. In a matter of minutes, itching, swelling and redness are removed.
The better to smear the tumor
If a person who has been bitten by a bee feels very itchy, it is recommended to anoint the bite site with special ointments or gels that will help relieve swelling and an allergic reaction. How to anoint a bee sting? There are many ointments that can relieve an unpleasant sensation such as itching:
- Fenistil;
- Prednisolone;
- Hydrocortisone;
- Advantal.
Preparations for bee stings
Traditional medicine offers many medications to help deal with the effects of bee stings. Among them are the following:
- Fenistil:
- Zyrtek;
- Cetrin, etc.
Fenistil
Since a bee sting can cause a severe allergic reaction, you should immediately take any drugs that can block the manifestation of allergies. Fenistil is a drug of the latest generation, which not only prevents an allergic reaction from developing, but also relieves inflammation, itching, redness, and swelling. This medicine has some disadvantages. For example, it has a sedative effect on the central nervous system. Fenistil is a colorless and odorless product, so not only an adult, but also a child can use it without problems. It is quickly and completely processed in the human body.
Fenistil
Among the side effects are the following:
- Headache;
- Drowsiness;
- Lowering blood pressure;
- Skin rashes, etc.
Zyrtec
Available in the form of drops and tablets. Very quickly excreted from the body, accordingly, quickly affects the organs and systems of a person. It is possible to take children after 6 months in the form of drops. Tablet forms are allowed for use from the age of 6 years. Compared to the previous drug, Zyrtek has more contraindications and side effects. But they appear rather rarely, and it acts faster.
Cetrin
A powerful drug that is common for stings of wasps, bees, bumblebees and other insects. Begins to act within 15 minutes after application. The effect lasts for 3 days from the moment of administration. It is allowed for use for a long time, since it does not affect the central nervous system. It can be taken both before and after meals. Available in drops, tablets and baby syrup. If a severe allergic reaction develops, Cetrin can be taken for two weeks. Side effects are extremely rare.
Cetrin
A bee sting is quite painful for both children and adults. But, knowing the basic rules of first aid, you can help avoid unpleasant consequences for yourself, children and comrades.
