Bee stings are an unpleasant, although common, occurrence. Swelling can increase over 48 hours, and it can last up to 7 days. Learn more.

You also need to seek medical help after a bee sting if you have a known bee sting allergy or if you get multiple stings at once. When you call 911, the operator will ask for your age, weight, and ...

After removing the stinger, clean the affected area with soap and water. This helps to remove any venom or debris left behind. To manage the swelling and pain, apply a cold compress to the sting site.

Summer is here, and so are the bugs. Every summer, insects and arachnids alike seem to come in swarms. Spending time outside ...

Matthew McConaughey's eye swelled shut after a nasty bee sting, he revealed on Instagram. The "Dazed And Confused" star smiled proudly in a snapshot he shared, which showed his right eye swollen ...