How Long Do Bee Stings Hurt For?

Bee stings are a part of summertime. Although not everyone experiences them, they are on everyone’s mind, especially parents. Children love playing outside during a warm summer’s day, but here they share the grass and flowers with the bees.

Bees usually sting to defend themselves or their nest and their stings can lead to severe reactions. This is why it’s good to be aware of how long bee stings are likely to hurt and when it’s a cause for concern.

Allergic Reactions to Bee Stings​

Bee stings are tricky. There’s always a chance that you could have an allergic reaction, even if you don’t know you’re at risk. It depends on you as an individual.

Some reports state that the more you get stung (as beekeepers will), the more resistant you’ll become. Others say that whether or not you’ve been safe before, you can develop an allergy after being stung one too many times.

What to Put on A Bee Sting​

When it comes to treating stings and insect bites, not everyone has an emergency first aid kit they can whip out in a heartbeat. Perhaps you’re allergic to over-the-counter medications, or simply don’t like the idea of them. There’s also a chance that you don’t have access to them when you need them.

Best Bee Sting Treatments and Remedies​

I know of a woman who’s been stung by bees about 15 times in her life. In one instance, she was attacked by a small swarm and stung—on her head—multiple times. She was so upset by it, that she had someone else take care of the punctures. Although they did a good job of it (and she made a speedy recovery), this won’t always be the case.

What Do Bee Stings Look Like?​

Different insect bites and stings are often confused with each other because the symptoms are so similar. It’s not a problem if you’re not quite sure if it was a mosquito or a gnat that bit you. It’s a big problem if you’ve been injected with venom, and can’t find the culprit anywhere.

How Long Do Bee Stings Last?​

How you experience a bee sting depends on a number of variables—like how many times you’ve been stung, how old you are, and whether or not you’re susceptible to an allergic reaction. Some people will only experience mild symptoms for a couple of hours, while others could be in pain for a week.

How to Remove a Bee Stinger​

Before you even think of treating a bee sting, you’ll have to remove the stinger from your skin. If you don’t, the stinger will have more time to inject venom into you, and your symptoms could worsen. It also hurts more the longer you leave it in.

Bee Sting Symptoms​

Some insect bites, like mosquitoes, are obvious a mile away. Others, like spider bites, we can never be sure of because the symptoms vary depending on the species. The same applies to stings. No two are the same, so it can be difficult determining what has stung you.

Bee Sting Swelling​

Bee stings are a tricky business. Firstly, there’s the fact that we all react differently to them, and what works for the goose might not always work for the gander. Secondly, our individual reactions won’t always be the same. If you’re so unfortunate as to have been stung before, your reaction then is by no means the standard for future stings.

Can Dead Bees Still Sting?​

Disturbing a live bee will most likely cause it to sting you, however, you could also get stung without deliberately disturbing a bee or a hive. For example, sitting or stepping on a dead bee could mean you still get stung.