When should i worry about a bee sting swelling

Learning how long symptoms should last will help you if you’re stung. You’ll know when there’s no reason to panic, and when to seek medical help. It will also make it easier for you to monitor your symptoms—and you should, regardless of allergies.

Here’s a breakdown of how long bee stings last, what’s normal, and what’s not.

Everyone Is Different

The following timeline is just a general look at what bee stings look like and how long bee sting symptoms can last, but it’s not to say that you’ll experience it this way.

Different people will have different reactions to bee venom, for better or worse.

There are a few things you can take into account, that might alter the duration (or severity) of your sting.

Gender

Women could be more susceptible to bee venom than men, but not in the way you might think.

It’s been debunked that estrogen causes hypersensitivity to venom, but more research is needed in some areas for this.

For example, hormonal fluctuations (caused by menstruation, menopause, or even pregnancy) could impact how y

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