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Going out into nature, working in an apiary, picking fruits and flowers can turn into troubles in the form of a bee sting. By their nature, bees are peaceful insects and use a sting only in exceptional cases. Stinging is accompanied by pain, redness, and the formation of puffiness. The most dangerous manifestation of a bite is the development of anaphylactic shock. What measures can be taken at home to prevent the negative effects of a bee sting will be described below.
Help at home
So, bee sting, what to do at home? Unlike a wasp sting, when stinging, bees leave a sting in the affected area, on which a vial of poisonous substances remains. If you crush such a bubble, toxic substances will begin to enter the bloodstream. Their circulation in the circulatory system prolongs allergic reactions.
Within normal limits, the complete disappearance of the effects of the bite occurs after 2-3 days. In cases of longer observation of side effects, medical attention should be sought.
First of all, it is strictly forbidden to crush the bee. The crushed bee body releases volatile compounds that activate aggression in closely spaced individuals. The general scheme for a bite looks like this:
- taking antihistamines;
- inspection of the damaged area;
- removal of the sting;
- antiseptic treatment of the wound;
- treatment with products that relieve swelling, itching and redness;
- the use of prophylactic agents to remove toxins from the body.
Adhering to this scheme, you can reduce the risks of negative effects to a minimum.
Folk remedies
Bee sting symptoms
What to do at home if bitten by a bee? In addition to using specialized medicines, you can, in the absence of them, resort to folk recipes for removing the effects of a sting.
The first step is to get rid of the sting stuck in the tissues. This must be done carefully using a calcined needle. It is not recommended to use blunt tweezers, as they can accidentally squeeze out the remains of the poison from the sting.
Do not rub and comb the injured area. This will lead to a more rapid spread of toxic substances through the tissues of the body. The same effect has the intake of alcoholic beverages due to the expansion of the lumen of blood vessels.
The application of gruel made from earth or clay can trigger tetanus infection.
Popular recipes are based on products such as salt, liquid soap, and juices from popular herbs (dandelion, plantain, rhubarb, etc.). Soap lotions will help neutralize poison that has spread through the tissues. An abundant drinking regimen will speed up the process of removing toxins.
How to numb a bee sting at home
In the absence of any means at hand, the victim's saliva can reduce pain. The enzymes contained in saliva have an antiseptic effect and promote the decomposition of toxic substances.
At home, you can make a compress from saline solution (1 tsp.spoon in 250 ml of water), attaching it to the affected area. In addition, a cold compress from an ice pack or ice cube and a lotion with a weak solution of potassium permanganate in a light lilac shade can be applied to the site of the bite.
The solution prepared on the basis of calendula belongs to the folk recipes for removing the tumor.
One of the most effective remedies for pain relief is a crushed aspirin tablet. In addition to relieving pain, it is able to neutralize some substances that cause tissue inflammation.
The prepared paste from crushed activated carbon copes well with the adsorption of toxic substances, reducing pain and swelling.
Ammonia and baking soda are also often used to relieve bite pain. An ammonia solution (1-2.5%) should be used to treat the affected area no more than four times a day, from soda - prepare a paste.
First aid for a bite
After a bee sting, a red spot forms on the human body, in the center of which a sting remains, such a formation can swell. The peculiarity of the sting of bees lies in its shape. It has notches that make the general appearance of the tip similar to a harpoon. This shape makes the extraction process difficult.
The primary task after a bee sting is to remove the sting from the integument. Within 2-3 minutes, the sting continues to pulsate, throwing poisonous substances into the tissue and bloodstream. Care should be taken when removing the sting as the poison bag could be inadvertently damaged. Damaging it will cause an increase in the affected area. How to remove a stuck bee sting correctly? To remove the sting, it is better to make a small incision, from which you should get it with a sharp object.
After removing the sting, rinse the bite with plenty of running water and soap. This measure is necessary, since the poisonous fraction of the bee sting is inhabited by populations of bacteria that can cause unwanted reactions in the body.
After removing the sting, it is necessary to take an antihistamine to prevent the development of anaphylactic shock. You should also seek medical attention to prescribe preventive measures.
If you don't pull out the sting
Since it may be difficult to remove the sting in hard-to-reach places (scalp), the question arises "What will happen if the sting is not removed?"
The left sting pulsates, introducing the entire supply of toxic substances into the damaged tissue. This will lead to a brighter picture of the allergic reaction, a larger area of edema formation.
In addition, mechanical disturbance of the tissues will lead to an influx of immune cells trying to repair the damage. Over time, suppuration will form around the sting. As a favorable outcome, a rupture of the abscess may occur with concomitant removal of the sting. In the worst case, suppuration can spread along with the swelling over an ever larger area, interfering with a person's normal life.
First aid to relieve swelling
You can quickly remove puffiness by attaching parsley or plantain chopped into gruel to the wound. Aloe vera and garlic juice has the same effect. In addition, these plants have a disinfecting effect.
A wet bandage or ice pack effectively narrows the vascular lumen, preventing the spread of toxins and the formation of edema.
A sugar cube soaked in water when applied to a wound can reduce swelling. A decoction of 2 tablespoons of parsley root in 500 ml of boiling water allows you to relieve slight tissue swelling. Cutting a potato tuber or apple can also help reduce swelling.
Among the medicines, Hydrocortisone, Fenistil-gel and Soventol have a great effect. They must be applied to the affected area, covered with a cotton pad or gauze. A soaked Validol tablet also helps relieve swelling.
Honey preparations will help relieve swelling and redness
Redness Relief Products
An effective remedy for removing redness is a decoction of yarrow leaves. A compress of cooled and strained gruel should be placed on the skin, covered with a gauze bandage.
Onion infusion is also used as a compress. In addition, the raw onion, cut in half, secretes juice that relieves itching and redness due to its clear antibacterial effect.
A decoction based on parsley leaves has an anti-inflammatory effect. The simultaneous use of parsley and plantain has a great effect. Compresses from such plants have a tonic effect, relieving inflammation.
By attaching a cut aloe vera leaf, you can quickly reduce the area of redness, thanks to the healing properties of the juice. In addition, aloe vera juice will soothe and moisturize tight skin.
Applying chilled olive oil helps relieve irritation and reduce skin redness.
Summing up, we can say that a bee sting can turn into unpleasant consequences in the form of an allergic reaction, itching, pain, swelling and redness. A priori, after a bite, you should seek medical help.
However, without such an opportunity, you can turn to proven folk remedies. Herbal compresses, saline lotions, ammonia will quickly relieve the desire to comb the wound, reduce pain, and will also contribute to the early removal of puffiness.
