[uas]

Hi my daughter 2.5, bitten by two bees on her left palm near fingers. I removed it's sting immediately. She didn't cry just a little ouch. Now I'm noticing a little swelling. Is it a common thing or should I take her to doc in case?

[ma0641]

Pulling out the stinger may have injected some of the toxin. However, since the swelling is just in the hand and not a whole body reaction, she should be OK. The hand swelling would be very common.

[uas]

Thanks actually 2 bees bit her a there was 1 sting. N mild swelling near bitten area. Thanks again

[Wondergirl]

Bees don't bite. The stinger is in the tail.

[Alty]

Bees sting, they don't bite. If you removed the stinger and there's some swelling, that's normal. Try soaking it in epsom salts, that may help a bit.

Swelling at the site of a sting is normal. It's when she can't breath, or swells all over her body, or develops a fever, that's when you should be concerned.

From what you described, she should be fine, but if you're concerned a trip to the doctor is never a bad idea. :)