Upon being stung by a carpenter bee, you’ll feel an immediate and intense pain around the site of the sting, says Dr. Ethan Melillo, PharmD, CDOE. During a mild reaction, a swollen, red bump ...

If you’ve ever been stung by a bee, you likely remember the sharp sting and discomfort. However, an Abilene bee expert ...

For some, a single bee sting can lead to hives, swelling, or other allergic reactions. People who have had previous exposure to bee stings may either develop stronger or milder reactions depending ...

According to him, a bee sting is an allergic reaction and causes inflammation which swelling is part of. "The body depending on the way it handles these reactions will induce swelling of different ...