How to treat bee and wasp sting at home

There are several treatments available when you are attacked by a bee or wasp and stinger is left in your skin which makes it very itchy and swelling starts taking place.

In worst cases person feels dizziness. So how to treat the sting immediately.

Below are some treatments which can be applied to get relief.

First of all scrape the are with a fingernail or you can use a metal thing to take out the sting. But be cautious that not do pinch the sting otherwise it will release more venom inside your body.

Secondly, you can apply ice on the affected area to reduce the swelling and get some relief from the pain caused by the venom. And if you are stung in your arm or leg then in that case try to elevate. And you are stung in hand then immediately remove the jewelry as it swells and later it will become more difficult to remove he jewelry.

Thirdly if you are having extreme pain then in that case take some painkiller like ibuprofen but do not give to anyone who is under 18 years.

Fourthly you can use a mixture of baking soda and water to reduce the itching sensation in the effected area.

After doing the above remedied it usually take 2 to 3 days for the area to heal and in some case more days. But do not be afraid as this condition is not for a long times and within 5 - 7 days the effects will gradually reduce and the pain, itching will go away.

But you should make sure the the affected are should be kept clean to avoid any kind of infection.