Bee Sting

Home Care Advice - Expected Course
  • Remove the Stinger
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  • Local Cold
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  • Pain Medication
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  • Antihistamine
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  • Expected Course
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  • Call Your Doctor If
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    Expected Course

    • Severe pain or burning at the site lasts 1 to 2 hours. Normal swelling from venom can increase for 24 hours following the sting. The swelling disappears after 3 to 5 days.

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