How to Cope With Bee Stings

When you're stung by a bee, you're likely to experience sharp pain at the site for some time after the incident. Getting stung is no fun, but you should learn how to cope with the discomfort while also screening for any type of allergic reaction.

Instructions

• 1

  Remove the stinger. To help ease the pain of a bee sting, get rid of the stinger stuck under the surface of your skin. You can use a credit card to help slide the stinger out of your skin.

• 2

  Wash your skin with a mild soap and water. You may want to place a small amount of antibiotic cream on top.

• 3

  Keep an eye out for an allergic reaction. If you don't know if you have an allergy to bee stings, make sure you seek out emergency medical care if you show signs of an allergic reaction. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, swelling, dizziness or nausea.

• 4

  Take a pain reliever to help cope with the pain caused by the bee sting. Use ibuprofen or acetaminophen to diminish your discomfort.

• 5

  Put ice on the sting site. If an over-the-counter pain reliever doesn't help, you can try to numb the area with ice. Leave an ice pack on the area for 20 minute every couple of hours.