Bee sting
Description
An injury caused by a bee's venom.
Overview
A bee sting is an injury caused by a bee's venom.
Symptoms
Reactions range from pain and swelling at the sting site to a life-threatening allergic reaction.
Treatments
Pain and swelling usually clear up in a few hours. Severe allergic reactions can cause difficulty breathing, tongue swelling, nausea, dizziness, and unconsciousness, and require emergency care.