September 29, 2025, New Delhi — Doctors have warned that while one bee sting hurts, an attack by many bees together can kill a person within minutes through severe allergy or too much poison entering the body.
Medical experts say deaths happen in two ways. First is anaphylaxis, a deadly allergic reaction. Second is venom poisoning when hundreds of stings put too much toxin into the body at once.
Anaphylaxis is the most dangerous reaction to bee venom. The body’s defense system reacts badly, making the throat swell and blood pressure fall suddenly. This happens within minutes of being stung.
Signs include feeling dizzy, trouble breathing, passing out, and heart problems. “This is an emergency. An epinephrine shot can save the person’s life,” doctors said. EpiPens give this life-saving injection until hospital help arrives.
Even healthy people without allergies can die from too many stings. Each sting puts poison into the body that harms tissues and organs. When hundreds of bees attack together, the huge amount of venom causes vomiting, swelling all over, and kidney damage.
Children and old people are at much higher risk. Their smaller or weaker bodies cannot handle large amounts of venom. Studies show a few hundred stings can kill them.
Doctors say acting fast is everything. Anyone stung many times or showing allergy signs needs emergency help immediately. Do not wait or delay treatment.
If the person has an EpiPen, use it right away. Move them away from bees quickly. Remove stingers by scraping with something flat like a card, never squeeze them.
Quick medical care is the difference between life and death in bee attacks, experts stressed.