Reduced pulses in feet can signal heart disease risks. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a buildup of cholesterol and plaque in the arteries that lead to the extremities. PAD can cause discomfort in your legs and feet, limit your walking and activities, or severe PAD can progress to loss of limb. Your doctor can check for signs of the disease with a simple test of pulses in your feet.
Relieving pain, itching, and swelling. Apply an ice pack to a bite or sting for 15 to 20 minutes once an hour for the first 6 hours. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack, and press firmly against all the curves of the affected area.
Many doctors recommend using a hard object like a credit card or blunt knife to swipe over the area and remove the stinger. The honey bee venom sack, which remains in the skin of the victim, can take 2 to 3 minutes to release all of its venom, so prompt removal of the stinger can reduce the severity of the sting. Home remedies include applying ice or cold packs to the area to reduce the body's inflammatory response.