For most people, a bee sting is just a nuisance. You may experience temporary sharp pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and itching at the sting site, but no serious complications. If you're allergic to bees, or you get stung multiple times, bee stings can be more problematic. They can even be life-threatening.

Is a bee sting poisonous?

Ordinarily, bee venom is not toxic and will only cause local pain and swelling. The allergic reaction comes when the immune system is oversensitized to the venom and produces antibodies to it.

What do I do if I get stung by a bee?