Not all the bee sting will cause intense pain and swelling. Bee stings are part of life for many people who are working in environment that is prone to insects like bees. The area or part of the body in which the bee stings your body, will determine the extent of pain and swelling. It would surprise you to know that sometimes bee stings can benefit the person who suffers from chronic arthritis and MS.
To some extent, bees and other insects like wasps carry venom and pass it on the person on whom it stings.
One should remove the leftover stinger on the area in which the bee stings so that the amount of venom that is injected into the blood can be reduced. You need to brush off the stinger from the area as quickly as possible by your fingers or any tools. Often the panic reaction is more than the actual pain caused by bee sting for many persons. In many cases, it is the anxiety and panic reaction that worsens the pain.
Though the intensity of pain is the same for all people who experience bee sting, still the level of itching and swelling may vary. In case the bee stings on soft areas like face or cheeks, it may cause more pain and swelling. The same pain is felt less on areas like legs and hands.
Interestingly, when you observe the seasoned beekeepers they will not pay any attention for the bee sting and will just brush off the stinger without worrying about it. Again there may not be any swelling if you experience bee sting for the first time. In case of multiple stings, there may be pain, itching and swelling. The body’s natural defense mechanism strengthens to build up immunity against stings.