1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. Honey bee bite. Is it harmful?

Honey bee bite

2021-04-25 08:16:26
My 3yr baby had honeybee bite for right hand thumb 👍it's getting swelling from one . Is it harmful??
189 Views

Answers (3)

Consult Now
U can apply vinegar as a first aid. We have to look for inflammation and tense cellulitis. Give him flexon syrup and fomentation . Local antibiotic ointment like mupirocin can be applied if feels hot and painful . Dose of flexon 7.5 ml tid after food.

Answered2021-04-25 13:07:07

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Consult Now
Honeybee bite usually causes local reaction which can last 1 or 2 days.No long term effects. You can put calamine lotion on the swollen area. Anti allergic can be used

Answered2021-04-25 08:45:51

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Hi. Please share a image for proper guidance

Answered2021-04-26 08:13:05

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Articles you may like

Benefits of Honey for Health and Fitness

Ms.Ekta-Jain

‘Honey’ is one of the ancient and natural sweeteners extracted from ‘Honeybees’, which is used as a homemade remedy for ... Read more

Homeopathy for Bug Bites and Stings

Dr.A Mohamad Saleem

Insect bites and bee stings are quite common and are hardly avoidable. You can be stung while camping outside, landscapi ... Read more

What Kind of Bite Do You Have?

Dr.N Srinivas

There are several different kinds of bite disorders,and their severity can vary widely from person to person.DEEP OVERBI ... Read more

Pregnancy Diaries: Pregnant Women & Insect Bites

Dr.Bimla Bansal

It is generally believed that insects find pregnant women more enticing to bite than other humans. We won’t argue if tha ... Read more

What causes bad biting habit?

Dr.N Srinivas

The teeth and bone structure form the foundation of the mouth and its surrounding tissues. When this framework isn't ali ... Read more

Honey, Why So Suspicious?

Dr.Nisha Khanna(PhD)

Paranoia is a state characterized by a chronic sense of anxiety and mistrust. Some forms of paranoia affect only one par ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Mosquito bite or allergy on babies skin

1441 Views
My baby is 4 months old, since last few days I observed mosquito bites on his hands. But since yesterday ...Read More

Mosquito bites on baby

676 Views
My baby girl is 5 months old. She has got some mosquito bites on her body.. May I know what can be done ...Read More

6 month baby mosquito bite

614 Views
How to protect 6 month old baby from mosquito bite,can I use odomos,baby puts hand in mouth,please sugges ...Read More

My baby has mosquito bites on body

350 Views
Hello Doctor, My baby is 2 months 15 days old and she has mosquito bites on her face hands and legs. Wha ...Read More

My 3 yr old child has bite by bee

264 Views
My child has bite by bee in the eyes n swollen since 3 days,what medicine can be given pls help!!! Swolle ...Read More

Eye swollen (honey bee bite)

46 Views
He is 12 years of age and hi left eye got swollen due to bite of honey bee outside eye swelling is there, ...Read More

Baby boy bites

71 Views
Hello Doctors, My son is 3yr 4months old. He always bites me and my husband while playing. One thing we o ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.