I got stung with a bee or wasp last night any ideas whats the best treatment?

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Blake	ask doctor Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

olliedog	If it was a bee sting then you need to put bicarbonate of soda on it. Also check to see if the sting is still in your leg. If it was a wasp sting you need vinegar. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The Advice Guru	If you have a single sting with no allergic symptoms, you may require only local wound care (such as cleaning and antibiotic ointment). Any retained stingers will be removed. Itching may be treated with an oral antihistamine such as Diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Pain may be treated with medicine such as Ibuprofen (Motrin), Acetaminophen (Tylenol), or both. Also tetanus immunization will be given as indicated. If you have mild allergic symptoms (such as a rash and itching all over the body but no problems breathing or with your vital signs), you may be treated with an antihistamine. You may also be given steroids. In some cases, you may also be given an epinephrine (adrenaline) injection. Some of these treatments may be given at the scene or in the ambulance by emergency medics. You may be sent home if you are doing well after observation in the emergency department. If you have a more moderate allergic reaction (such as rash all over the body, and some mild problems breathing), you will likely receive injections of antihistamines, steroids, and epinephrine. Some of these treatments may be given at the scene or in the ambulance by emergency medics. You will likely need to be observed for a prolonged period of time in the emergency department. You may need to be admitted in the hospital. If you have a severe allergic reaction (such as low blood pressure, swelling blocking air getting into the lungs, and/or other serious problems breathing), you have a true life–threatening emergency. Treatment may include placement of a breathing tube into your trachea. You will likely be given injections of antihistamines, steroids, and epinephrine. IV fluids may also be given. Some of these treatments may be given at the scene or in the ambulance by emergency medics. You will be closely monitored in the emergency department and likely admitted into the hospital—perhaps the intensive care unit. If you have multiple stings (more than at least 10–20 stings) but no evidence of an allergic type reaction, you sometimes may require prolonged observation in the emergency department or admission into the hospital. Multiple blood tests may be indicated. If you are stung inside the mouth or throat, you may simply require observation in the emergency department, or you may need more intensive management if complications develop. If you are stung on the eyeball, you may require consultation or evaluation by an ophthalmologist (an eye doctor). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jessy G	If it were a bee, a little black sack would've been left behind. Remove all bee stings by a Gentle scrape sideways. Never put pressure on it, it will release more venom if you do. Whether a bee or a wasp sting, the current first aid for them is ice. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Soda	mix vinegar and baking soda together put it on the sting. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gemzalvn	Try benedril allergy Relief cream - works a treat. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

I Luv It	i got the exact same thing. put ice on it and i think its called cortozone and itll feel better but have to ice on for a long time, it helps numb the pain alot Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gmoney	MUD! Go get some dirt and mix it with a little water and apply generously to bitten area. Amazingly sucks/draws the poisons out!!! Go try it now! ; . ) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Agony Aunt	Silly girl - VODKA is for drinking! Nevermind all the talk of it being a good Antibacterial steraliser. Secondly, if it was a bee that stung you, alas, it will be too late - the bee will more than likely have already passed away.. however if it was a wasp - why would you want to treat that? ;-) Okay, so I'm only joking - I think if you just go to the chemist and get something over the counter you'll be ok - but if your leg does get worse - it might be as well to go to a casualty dept. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

captbullshot	Try to remember if it was a bee or a wasp - bee stings are alkaline, so treat it with a weak acid, e.g. vinegar. If it was a wasp, the sting is acid, so treat it with an alkaline substance, e.g. talcum powder, or somesuch. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

HTD	Use meat tenderizer. It helps reduce swelling and pain. Otherwise, mostly it's waiting. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

aidy	My mother allways suggested rubbing a Copper coin on the sting after washing with Toothpaste! Allways worked for me Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

THE MIST	What you need to do is put ice on it to get the swelling down and take a Benedryl to get the itching to stop and the swelling down. Have a Doctor check it to be on the safe side. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

niwatori_baka	i would put ice on it to stop the swelling. other than that i would just make sure that the sting isn't still in your leg (the part that was left behind) because it could get infected otherwise Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ßïtt€r•§weέT	well if it's hot and red, you need to cool it down. when i got stung i just put it under some cold water for a while. didn't take long for it to heal. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lisa	Initially you should have put baking soda mixed with a little bit of water on it. That would have helped drawn the poison out. Vodka won't do any good because it's not a bacterial infection. Hydrocortisone cream will help ease the swelling and benadryll will help too but that will make you sleepy. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

=)	putting baking soda on it will help the swelling. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ThePipeMan	If you're allergic , go to hospital...if you're not dead by now...if you're not ( both allergic and dead :) ) , don't worry it will pass...so don't bother with complicated solutions. In some countries this is considered a form of treatment for many diseases. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kelly e	Go make a paste of baking soda and water and place it on the bite/sting. Leave on a few moments. Wash off with a cool compress and keep adding ice on 10 off 20 around the clock. Make sure it doesn't swell more and was a stinger involved? If the swelling or heat gets worse call an MD you could be allergic. Keep a Benadryl handy - and take Motrin for the discomfort. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

berta!	ammonia Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

EMILY S	vinegar helps with most stings try it, it worked when i got stung by a jelly fish Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JIM	ice. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

biggirlsdontcry-xxx	vinegar! well thats what i used. ice packs and stuff like that.. i remember when i was younger a wasp stung my brother and he has like a big puss thing on his face so my mum sucked the poison out.. the doctor said it was the best thing to do.. i wouldnt do it because it would probably make me feel sick lol. If you're quite strong stomached and it really hurts then i would suggest it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

10th grade boy	Don't be such a puss...Let it be..And it's not a bite, it's a sting.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Max	Swash it. and then put vinegar on your leg. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Gizmo	I think it's vinigar you have to use to act against the swelling caused by the sting. Normally you do that immediatly after you were stung. Other than that you just have to make sure the stinger is out and the wound is clean. However if this is a day later and your leg is red and swollen and hot then sounds like you are taking a reaction to the sting. In such cases you need to go to hospital and get an injection to counteract the poisen. Otherwise its off with your leg.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Scouse	If a wasp just bathe it If a bee the sting will still be in and you have probably squeezed the sac in which case all the poison has gone in The sting needs to be got out then treat as a wasp sting Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

FMAACMSkipppy	Hi, Bees usually leave the sting in the wound so look for it and remove it if it is there. Have a good dose of antihistamines, Piriton (Chloraphemanine) are good. They are 4mg tabs take about 6 to start so as to flood your body. Skip Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Martin S	White vinegar will kill the sting and is good for an antiseptic. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lousarah	Did you remove the sting? DONT use tweesers, this will inject the rest of the poison into you as you'll squeeze the sting. Use the edge of a credit card and wipe it over the sting site at an angle and this will get the sting out. Then make sure you keep it clean and maybe use an antiseptic cream on it and take some antihistamenes and you should be ok hon. GL Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No