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First aid for bee stings
Article ToolsIf you have been stung by a bee, then generally observe a kind of red spot or swelling in the bite area. You also observe a kind of itching at the bite area. This is because of allergic reaction and infection. Most of the bees causes allergic reaction along with infection. So the sequence of the step to follow when you are stung by a bee:
1. Remove the bee stinger leave behind by the bee , if any with the help of un-sharpen object.
2. Wash the area with warm water and disinfectant cream or soap. Do it several times in a day to minimize the pain.
3. Apply instant cold pack or ice cubes wrapped in neat damp cloth over the bite area. And gently rub over it.
4. Take pain reliever as prescribed by the practitioner.
If the pain is still persisting then you can approach doctor.
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