While working in the fields, a 65-year-old man was stung by more than 300 bees, causing anaphylactic shock and his life in danger.
On October 30, a representative of Thai Nguyen Central Hospital said that after being burned, he was dizzy and had respiratory failure. He received first aid at the Commune Health Station and was transferred to the provincial level.
Doctors determined that the patient was in critical anaphylactic shock, at risk of multiple organ failure and death if not promptly treated. The emergency team removed more than 300 poisonous needles, treated anaphylactic shock, administered fluids, and used anti-inflammatory and toxin-reducing drugs for the patient.
After 6 days of intensive treatment, the patient recovered, had stable vital signs, was alert, and was discharged from the hospital.
More than 300 poisonous needles were removed by the doctor from the patient’s body. Image: Hospital provided
The bee is a wild honey bee with strong venom and an aggressive nature. When stung a lot, the patient can easily fall into anaphylactic shock, blood clotting disorders, multi-organ failure, and even death if not treated promptly.
Symptoms of being stung by a bee include redness, swelling, and itching. If burned on the head, face, or neck, systemic symptoms appear such as facial swelling, red rash all over the body, severe itching, difficulty breathing, wheezing, respiratory failure, rapid pulse, low blood pressure, coma, and anaphylactic shock. Some other symptoms include red or brown urine and acute kidney injury.
Doctors recommend that when stung by a bee, people absolutely do not arbitrarily apply tobacco, apply cream or squeeze the stung area. Need to quickly remove the poisonous needle (if still there), apply cold compresses to reduce swelling and go to the nearest medical facility for proper treatment.