for my own safety, at the expense of other people's concern, i have to let my readers know, how to handle bee sting. It is best left alone and wait for swelling, itch and pain to diminish.
It is a generally a waste of time
and money to consult a doctor unless a potential life-threatening reaction is suspected, but if there are symptoms besides swelling, itching and minor rash then consulting a doctor may be advisable. Nonetheless, any advice received from anyone but a specialist should be examined with the understanding that many doctors will play it safe and advise staying away from bees, no matter how low the risk, since most people do not see any point in having anything to do with insects anyhow.
Therefore,
Reactions that are cause for concern and for which immediate medical assistance should be sought are any that
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cause difficulty breathing, either due to a systemic reaction or swelling of the airways
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where the reaction to the sting occurs elsewhere on the body than at the sting site
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or any which cause nausea or general feelings of illness
These are death-causing and bees stings causes anaphylactic reaction, to 1 in 100 people.
And causes death in a mere few minutes.
If you are interested to prevent death from mere bee stings,
READ on.
Removing the stinger as quickly as possible reduces the amount of the venom injected and reduces the effects. Contrary to what is often taught,
it has been recently proven that it does not matter how the stinger is removed. Whether the stinger is scraped off or just brushed off, speed is the most important factor in minimizing the effects of a sting.
I did not know this, so i left the stings as it was, at that position on my body.
Cos i remembered that if i used my hands to remove it, the poison will spread even faster as i am actually squeezing it out.
This is a point needed to be taken.
What should u do?
This is the part where i had learnt most.
YOUR FACE is the most important. stings will cause distortion in ur face.
WTF?!?
Yes. But that is not the point.
the face and the neck is the most sensitive area, which is also the most life threatening area .
Protect them at all costs.
AND,
Run for ur life.
Avoid jumping into a pond.
Firstly, it makes you look stupid.
Secondly, the bees will wait for your return to the surface for a period of time.
Bees do not chase u for more than half a mile. Maybe there are exceptions , i do not know.
BUT certainly, running as fast as u can for ur life for 800 metres is better than holding breath for a FEW minutes.
okay that's all. for the important points.
a thumbs up for enlightening readers at the expense of my life please
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