How do I know if my child was stung by a bee?
Causes
- The main symptoms are pain, itching, swelling and redness at the sting site.
- Pain. Severe pain or burning at the site lasts 1 to 2 hours. Itching often follows the pain.
- Swelling. The bee sting may swell for 48 hours after the sting. The swelling can be small or large.
- Redness. Bee stings are often red.
How do I know if a bee stung me?
Symptoms
- Instant, sharp burning pain at the sting site.
- A red welt at the sting area.
- Slight swelling around the sting area.
What happens if your child gets stung by a bee?
• If your child was stung many times. Multiple stings can be dangerous, even if your child doesn’t have an allergic reaction. Venom from numerous stings can cause vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and fever. • If the sting is in your child’s mouth. This can cause dangerous swelling that might block her airways.
What should I do if my child is stung by a wasp?
• Consider using netting around your child’s crib or bed if bees or wasps are finding their way indoors. You can also use netting over your child’s infant seat, playpen, backpack, or stroller when you have her outdoors during bug season. • Destroy beehives and wasp nests around your home.
When to call the doctor for a bee sting?
When to call the doctor for a bee sting • If your child was stung many times. Multiple stings can be dangerous, even if your child doesn’t have an allergic reaction. Venom from numerous stings can cause vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and fever.
When to take your child to the doctor for a sting?
This can happen hours or days after the sting. If you are not sure whether your child has cellulitis, take them to see your GP. Care at home Most insect bites or stings can be treated at home. If your child has been stung by a bee, carefully scrape the sting out.