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If it is definitely a bee sting and not a wasp sting, the first thing to do is remove the barb because as long as the barb is in your skin, the venom will continue to pump into your body. (A wasp doesn't leave the barb behind.) You could then try a proprietary brand of antihistamine. You will have localised pain and swelling of the surrounding area, the severity of which varies from person to person. Wasp stings tend to be more painful than bee stings, but get the barb out!

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When you get stung by a bee you don't fill pain until?

When a person is stung by a bee, there can be various reactions depending on whether the person is allergic. When you get stung by a bee, you won't feel the pain until the venom is released into your body.


What is the name of the hypersensitivity reaction that occurs after a person who is allergic to bee stings is stung by a bee?

Anaphylactic shock


How do you know what kind of bee stung you?

Look fast and reference quickly -especially if you are known to be allergic to bee stings.


What would happen if a bee stung you?

If you are allergic to bees, then if you are stung by a bee you would go into shock and possible break out in hives, which would requite an epi-pen so you could survive. If you are not allergic to bees, then if one stung you it might hurt a little and swell a little at the sting site for a few days.


Who needs immediate medical attention if stung by a bee?

Anyone that is allergic to bee venom will need immediate medical attention if they are stung by a bee. People that notice symptoms such as difficulty breathing, large amounts of swelling, nausea, or other such symptoms will need to seek immediate medical attention when they are stung by a bee.


Can people die of bee stingers?

Yes, some people are seriously allergic to bee venom and go into anaphylactic shock if stung.


Do animals get stung by bees too?

Yes, animals can get stung by bees. Animals such as dogs, cats, and horses are at risk of being stung by bees when they come too close to a bee hive or flower. Bee stings can be painful and cause allergic reactions in some animals.


What does it mean when you get stung by a bee?

Usually, it takes a lot for a bee to sting, especially for those who die shortly after losing their stinger. If you have been stung, it usually means the bee felt threatened by you in some way.


Can you die if a bumble bee stings you?

If the person which got stung by the bee is terribly allergic, then it is a possibility! If it's a person who is not allergic to such thing; then no; you wont die. It'll hurt, don't get me wrong; But you will not die. If your not allergic; put ice on it! If you are allergic; Get to a hospital.


If your grandma is allergic to bee stings your mom could be you dont know because shes never been stung are you allergic?

There is no evidence that hypersensitivity to bee venom is inherited. So, just because your grandmother is hypersensitive doesn't mean you will be.


Should you have excessive pain after 8 hours from a bee sting?

well, i didn't are you allergic to bee's or lots of bees attacked you mabye they stung your cut or scrape or it was a fat mosquito who looked like a bee


How do you know if you are allergic to bee stings if you have not been stung?

You could be allergy tested by a physician, which would likely include testing for bee or wasp venom. Otherwise, until you are stung you won't know whether or not you are allergic. The good news is, allergies tend to worsen with repeated exposure, so the first sting is not likely to cause anaphylactic shock.