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Suggest Remedies For A Wasp Sting

Posted on Tue, 4 Oct 2016

Question: Our 3 year-old grandson got stung on his finger by a wasp 48 hours ago. His hand is still red and swollen and slightly warm. Is this normal? What can we do?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload an image if possible

Detailed Answer:
Hi...If he is otherwise stable without the swelling spreading or stridor you need not worry.

Depending on the amount of toxin injected the swelling called angioedema can stay even for 4 days.

Please upload an image if possible and I will again get back to you.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (10 minutes later)

Thank you, that's helpful. We'll watch it awhile longer :)

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help anytime

Detailed Answer:
I wish your grandchild a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link.

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Please find the link below -

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Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar