Hornets are a type of insect that is widespread and flies quickly. The female hornets have a strong and long stinger, as well as toxic effects. What should we do if we are accidentally stung by a hornet? What rescue methods can quickly reduce swelling? What should we pay attention to after being stung by a hornet? Let’s take a look together below.

What to do if stung by a hornet

Inspect the wound

Hornets and honeybees are different. Honeybees eat things like bee pollen, while hornets are different; they belong to the category of carnivorous insects. Both the lips and stinger of hornets can be fatal, and the level of injury to humans is different, as is the treatment method. Therefore, one must be careful to clean the wound, and if there are two wounds, they are caused by a mouthpiece with a pointed tip, which belongs to a wound. Pay attention to cleaning the wound to prevent infection. If stung by the stinger, it is a small red spot, deep in the subcutaneous tissue, causing pain and discomfort, which requires additional treatment.

Toxin Extraction

When hornets attack the other side, they will inject a certain amount of venom into the subcutaneous tissue of humans, surrounding the nerves and muscles, which requires attention at this moment. Use a sharp knife to cut an incision at the small red spot where you were stung, and use a can with five teeth to alleviate the symptoms.

Edible alkali treatment

The venom in the hornet is an acidic and alkaline endotoxin, so we can use natural soda water, which contains a high concentration of alkaline solution, to clean the wound after being stung by a hornet, which can reduce some endotoxins and also alleviate some symptoms.

Cold compress

In addition to severe pain, the site of a hornet sting will also have a significant burning sensation. Applying ice or cold water externally can reduce the temperature, promote vasoconstriction, inhibit the spread of endotoxins, and also alleviate the symptoms.

What to pay attention to after being stung by a hornet

1. Hornets are beneficial insects that eat insects. They usually only sting people when attacked, and there is currently no good way to prevent hornets. The only method usually used is to roast them with fire or spray insecticides to kill them. If you encounter a hornet, the best thing to do is to crouch down immediately, cover your head with your pants, and this can temporarily prevent it.

2. When a hornet gets angry by accident, you can lie still, but do not run wildly to prevent the hornet swarm from chasing after you. After being stung by a hornet, the wound will swell immediately and feel hot and painful. At this time, you should immediately apply some edible alkali to neutralize the acid-base, weaken the toxic effects, and also have pain-relieving effects. If you have onions, wash and slice them and apply them to the wound. In addition, you can use milk, mentholatum, camphor oil, etc. to remove the venom, but remember not to use mercurial red or ichthammol, as this not only cannot treat the condition but may also worsen the swelling! If you are attacked by a swarm of hornets, you should seek medical attention immediately and not take chances.

3. Special reminder: Pay close attention to all wounds, do not block the wound with things like soil, rags, or dirty handkerchiefs, as this may lead to tetanus and cause unnatural death.

How to reduce swelling after being stung by a hornet

1. Maintain calmness, and if there is a venomous sting in the skin, remove the sting first.

2. Wash and apply the wound with soap solution, 3% sodium hydroxide, 5-10% sodium bicarbonate (soda) water, salt water, and sugar water. Note that you must use soap solution, as we need an alkaline solution.

3. Apply the paste of Yulu powder or chrysanthemum leaves.

4. Grind garlic or ginger slices to extract the juice, and apply it to the wound.

5. Use fresh dandelion flowers, purple violet, seven-leaf akebia, and half-side lotus, wash and crush them, and apply them externally around the wound, which has excellent effects.

6. Apply a ring of melted Nantong Snake Medicine around the area about 2 centimeters away from the wound, which has the effects of detoxification, pain relief, and swelling reduction.

7. Apply the juice of a mature cucumber to the wound, several times a day, which can both relieve pain and reduce swelling.

8. Take 30 grams of amaranth, wash and crush it into a paste, and apply it to the wound.

Summary: The original text provides a detailed introduction on what to do after being stung by a hornet. If you happen to be playing in the countryside and are not careful enough to get stung by a hornet, you must seek immediate medical attention. The original text also introduces several methods to reduce swelling, for reference only. If the swelling does not subside for a long time, it is recommended to go to the hospital for medical treatment.