Question

What happens to your body if you get stung by a bee and you are allergic? 1. Explain the science in your own words as if you are describing it to someone with no scientific knowledge (make sure you use appropriate words).

Answer 1

What happens to your body if you get stung by a bee and you are allergic?

Usually bee sting can be treated at home. It is characterized by the barbed stinger that remains lodged in the skin and can secrete venom that can last for a minute after the bee has stung. But when the person is allergic, bee sting cause severe allergic immunological reaction called 'anaphylaxis'. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction requires immediate medical attention. It shoes symptoms like: itchy, red hives, pale or flushed skin. Also cause breathing difficulty, nausea, vomiting, diaarhea, weak pulse, swelling of throat and ultimately dizziness and loss of conciousness. There is 25% to 65% chance of anaphylaxis for those who are allergic to bee sting. Anaphylaxis is usually treated with adrenalin.

Anaphylaxis leads to leakage of blood from capillaries into the tissues which could lead to sudden low pressure and organs lack enough supply of blood and oxygen results in anaphylactic shock. Allergy may not be aggreviated for the first sting but may develop allergic reaction to a second bee sting. Allergic reaction also elevate IgE antobodies responsible for hypersensitivity and respiratory problems.