Bee stings are bee stings, and bee venom is similar to snake venom in that it contains a mixture of proteins with antigenic properties, kinins, histamine, and serotonin, but is less toxic. Bee toxin prompts the release of histamine, causing local and systemic reactions. Bee stings need to be treated with medication in the hospital after extraction of the stinger.
1. Remove the stinger: After a bee sting, the bee’s venomous needle usually remains inside the wound. In order to prevent more toxins from entering the body, we need to pull out the stinger in time, so that more toxins will not enter the body after the stinger remains in the body and cause adverse effects.
2. Topical medication: 5% sodium bicarbonate solution, soapy water or 3% ammonia can be applied to the wounds of bee stings; in case of wasp stings, acetic acid will be used as a topical dressing.
3. Systemic medication: those with allergies should take antihistamine drugs such as loratadine orally, and glucocorticoid such as hydrocortisone can be injected intravenously if necessary.
Bee stings can cause severe allergic reactions, should promptly go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor standardized treatment. The medication should be used according to the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medicate.