Bee Sting Death: How does a bee attack cause death? Cricket umpire dies in UP

Bee Sting Death: A case of death due to a bee attack has been reported in Uttar Pradesh. Senior umpire Manik Gupta was attacked by bees during a KDMA Cricket League match in Unnao on Wednesday. And after reaching hospital the doctors said he is dead before taking to the hospital. The case of death due to a bee attack remains in the news. Now the question arises: how does a bee attack increase the risk of death? What is the science behind this? Let's understand in simple terms.

The question now arises: How does a bee sting increase the risk of death? What is the science behind it? What should be done after an attack? How can an attack reduce the risk of an attack?

Let's understand in simple terms

A report from the Cleveland Clinic states that a bee sting not only causes pain but can also cause death. It begins when a bee stings a person's skin and releases its venom into the body. In some cases, the body reacts very strongly to the venom, causing allergic symptoms and requiring immediate medical attention.

Why do bees sting?

They are most active in the summer, or in areas where the heat remains constant throughout the year. Bees sting when someone approaches them or damages their hive. They are more numerous where there are flowers or large trees.

Once a bee stings, most bees' stingers become lodged in the human skin and cannot be removed. As a result, the bee's abdomen and stinger become detached, leading to the bee's death.

Does a sting cause death?

A bee sting causes several symptoms, including burning and pain at the sting site, discoloration of the skin around the sting, and swelling and itching at the affected area.

In some cases, severe allergic reactions can occur after a sting, such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the tongue and throat, dizziness, stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea.

This depends on how quickly the bee venom reacts in the body. It doesn't necessarily affect everyone's body the same way.

When and where is the risk greater?

• Playing or working outside in a garden, near flowering trees, a beehive, or a nest.

• Wearing perfume or cologne while outside increases the risk of a bee sting.

• Wearing brightly colored clothing increases the risk.

• Extracting honey from a beehive is dangerous.

What to do after being stung?

• Remove the sting: You can use your fingernail or a gauze bandage to remove the sting. Place it on the skin. Remove it by gently rubbing. Avoid using tweezers, as this can spread the venom further into the skin while squeezing the sting. Try to remove the sting as quickly as possible. This reduces the amount of venom in the body.

• Clean the wound: Clean the area where the bee stung with soap and water. Apply an ice pack to the skin. To reduce swelling, you can wrap an ice pack in a towel and place it on the skin.

• Watch: If the swelling spreads beyond the sting area and you experience allergic symptoms, seek emergency help immediately.