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Skin, Wounds & Stings

Bee Sting & Insect Bite Treatment

Walk-in treatment for bee stings and insect bites — sting removal, swelling control, and evaluation for allergic reactions at three Roanoke Valley clinics.

Overview

What it is

Summer and early fall bring the stings: bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and fire ants, plus the spiders and mosquitoes that leave itchy, swollen bites. Most reactions are local — pain, swelling, and itching that settle within a day or two. A smaller number of people develop larger local reactions or true allergic reactions, which is where an evaluation matters: the first severe reaction teaches you something you want to know before the second one.

Symptoms

Common symptoms

Immediate sharp pain or burning at the sting site
A red welt with a small white spot at the center
Swelling around the sting, sometimes substantial
Itching or tenderness lasting hours to days
A larger area of swelling that grows over a day or two (large local reaction)
Blisters or a burning rash with fire ant stings

Ready to be seen today?

No appointment needed at any of our three clinics. Call ahead if you have questions — we will tell you honestly whether to walk in, see your primary care provider, or go to an emergency department.

Ready when you are

Not sure if we can help?

Call the clinic nearest you — our staff will tell you honestly whether to walk in, see your primary care provider, or go to an emergency department.