A bee or wasp sting will usually itch and be uncomfortable for about an hour after the sting occurs. You may feel some discomfort for up to 2-3 hours after this but the pain and itch should subside and will usually feel like a dull ache around the area that was stung. It has been reported that the stung area could itch for up to a week afterwards. If this is the case, you can apply baking soda to the affected area to help ease the itching. Mix the baking soda with a small amount of water and apply liberally.
After you have been stung, you should carefully inspect the area to ensure that the sting has not been left in the skin. This can often happen with bees and the sting must be removed immediately, preferably with tweezers. The venom is poisonous and some people are allergic to stings and they result in a serious allergic reaction. 40 deaths every year are reported in the US due to allergies to bee or wasp stings as some people have overly sensitive immune systems which cannot cope with the poison from the insect. Multiple stings can be extremely dangerous for the victim and most deaths will occur within the first hour after the sting occurs. This emphasises how important it is to get the victim to hospital or some medical attention immediately if they start showing any symptoms of having an allergy to the sting. Small children, the weak and the elderly are also at risk of having medical complications following a sting and it is recommended that a person is taken to hospital if they are stung in the mouth or throat area as it can restrict their breathing if swelling occurs.
After you have been stung, you should carefully inspect the area to ensure that the sting has not been left in the skin. This can often happen with bees and the sting must be removed immediately, preferably with tweezers. The venom is poisonous and some people are allergic to stings and they result in a serious allergic reaction. 40 deaths every year are reported in the US due to allergies to bee or wasp stings as some people have overly sensitive immune systems which cannot cope with the poison from the insect. Multiple stings can be extremely dangerous for the victim and most deaths will occur within the first hour after the sting occurs. This emphasises how important it is to get the victim to hospital or some medical attention immediately if they start showing any symptoms of having an allergy to the sting. Small children, the weak and the elderly are also at risk of having medical complications following a sting and it is recommended that a person is taken to hospital if they are stung in the mouth or throat area as it can restrict their breathing if swelling occurs.
