The bee sting causes the transmission of a poisonous agent (toxins, etc.) from the insect to the human body.
The sting causes burning, pain and swelling; moreover, only in subjects who show a specific hypersensitivity, is it responsible for an allergic reaction.
In cases without hypersensitivity, the lesion tends to disappear completely in a day or two.
Recall that the bee, unlike most insect bites, almost always provides for the anchoring of the sting (often equipped with a poison sac) to the skin.
- Remove the bee sting:
- Quickly: it is important to remove it within the first 20 "", after which the damage can worsen.
- Using a credit card or blunt blade or applying pressure with your fingers.
- Cleanse the area.
- Apply cold compresses, even with ice.
- Apply drugs against insect bites.
- Take advantage of herbal remedies.
- It aggravates the symptoms.
- It causes an "excoriation that tends to become infected.
On the other hand, there are nutrients that perform an anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating action.
In the case of a single sting, the change in diet is not significant. However, if the stings are multiple, it is logical to think that the inflammatory reaction can be of considerable entity.
The most suitable nutrients are:
- Omega 3: these are essential fatty acids that have an "important anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating function. They are mainly found in:
- Fatty blue fish: sardines, mackerel, bonito, alletterato etc.
- Algae.
- Some oil seeds: especially flax, almonds, kiwi, grape seeds etc.
- Derived oils: fish, algae, krill and specific oil seeds.
- Vitamin and saline antioxidants:
- Vitamin A: in the form of retinol and carotenoids. It is found in milk, cheese, liver, egg yolk, orange or red fruit and vegetables (carrots, peppers, pumpkins, etc.).
- Vitamin C: found mainly in some vegetables and sour fruit: lettuce, parsley, kiwi, citrus, peppers, etc.
- Vitamin E: it is found mainly in the germ of cereals, in some oil legumes, in most oil seeds and in extraction oils: wheat germ, corn, sunflower, soybean, nut, relative oils, etc.
- Zinc and selenium: contained mainly in meat, fish products, milk and derivatives, eggs.
- Other antioxidants: especially of polyphenolic origin. They are abundant in vegetables, fruit, legumes, whole grains, red wine etc.
- Aloe: topical gel or pulp.
- Calendula: topical ointment.
- Hydrocortisone.
- Local anesthetics: lidocaine or paramoxine.
- Antihistamines.
- Paracetamol.
- Ibuprofen.
- Antihistamines.
- Human breath.
- Perfumes, sun creams and deodorants.
- Abrupt movements.
- Killing of their own kind.
- Dark colors.
Additionally, we recommend that you:
- Avoid going to places at risk (woodsheds, fruit and flowering trees, etc.).
- Avoid the above risk factors.
- Avoid walking barefoot.
- Prefer white or light-colored clothing.
- Provide homes with mosquito nets.
