There are a wide range of simple home remedies and simple treatments that can be used to alleviate the pain and inflammation associated with a bee sting.
Sweat Bee Sting Symptoms
Some of the common symptoms associated with sweat bee sting include,
- Severe itching and at times pain at the site of the sting are common symptoms
- Formation of an elevated papule, which is red and sore to touch.This papule is often associated with the formation of vesicles, due to accumulation of fluids following the inflammation
- Burning sensation at the site of the sting is also common
- In children, bee sting is often associated with fever and malaise, due to spread of the venom into the blood stream.
Sweat Bee Sting Treatment
The first and the most essential thing to do after a bee sting is to check if the stinger is removed. If the stinger is not removed, it would continue to release venom into the body and aggravate the symptoms. Here are some simple tips to remove the stinger,
- Scrap the skin gently with a knife or your finger nails. While doing so ensure that the knife or your nails are clean in order to avoid any secondary infection
- Alternatively one can remove the stinger by washing the area with soap water and wiping it with alcohol or any antiseptic solution.This is useful when the stinger is not visible.
- In case the stinger is visible one can try to remove the stinger using a clean tweezer. Immediately after removing the stinger apply cold compress at the site to reduce pain and inflammation
Sweat Bee Sting Remedy for Relief
Here are some simple home based remedies that can be used to reduce the inflammation, itching and pain associated with bee sting,
- Rub the affected site with baking soda or alternative apply a paste of baking soda mixed in water. Baking soda is alkaline in nature and helps pull the heat from the site. This aids in cooling the site and reduces inflammation and irritation at the site
- Household ammonia is also very useful in reducing the pain associated with bee sting.
- Local application of apple cider vinegar is also very beneficial. Add a few drops of apple cider vinegar to your toothpaste and apply at the site of the sting. This helps in reducing the inflammatory response and provides instant relief
- Homeopathic remedies like ledum and apis mel are considered very beneficial in reducing pain and inflammation associated with bee sting. Take low potency of these remedies, repeated over four times during the day. Drinking 2 tea spoons of honey mixed with one cup of water about twice a day also tends to have a soothing effect on the skin and reduces itching and irritation at the site of the sting.