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Understanding Bee Sting Allergies - Symptoms

What Are the Symptoms?

Symptoms of bee sting allergy and anaphylactic shock include:

  • Rapid swelling around the eyes, lips, tongue or throat.
  • Difficulty breathing.
  • Wheezing or hoarseness.
  • Itching, cramping or numbness that is severe.
  • Dizziness.
  • A reddish rash or hives.
  • Stomach cramps.
  • Loss of consciousness.

In most cases, a bee or wasp sting causes only minor symptoms at the site of the sting, including:

  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Redness
  • Itching or burning

 

Call Your Doctor If:

  • You are stung and develop any of the symptoms of anaphylactic shock. Get medical help immediately.
  • You are allergic to bee or wasp stings and you are stung.
  • You are at risk of anaphylactic shock, even if your reaction to previous stings was mild; you may need emergency treatment. (See your doctor to determine if you are allergic.)

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Ellen N. Reich, MD on July 01, 2007
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