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Suggest Remedy For Sudden Headache With Shoulder Discomfort Caused By A Bee Sting
Question: I had a very sudden onset of a headache, left shoulder discomfort and mild tightness in my throat. I am remain uncofrtabie after one hour. I was stung by a bee in the soul of my foot about 6 hours ago. Could this be a delayed allergic reaction? I have no history of reactions to stings.
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be due to bee sting.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to health care magic,
I have read your query and understand the problem.
Sudden onset of headache,shoulder discomfort and mild tightness in throat are very unlikely to be due to 'bee sting' especially if the stung was before 6 hours in your case and also you do not have any history of reactions to this stings here.
Delayed reactions generally occurs after four hours of initial sting having symptoms of fever,rash,redness or localized swelling but they are also uncommon.
You can tell me if you have this kind of symptoms over your sole otherwise you should continue with symptomatic over the counter medications (tylenol) and antihistamines (cetrizine) on as and when required basis.
In addition,I would like to ask regarding any other throat symptoms (pain,irritation or burning) and left shoulder symptoms if any.
Mostly,this symptoms will subside with symptomatic medications and probably will not bother you much.
Kindly get back to me if you any other symptoms as i asked or if you need anymore clarifications.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Unlikely to be due to bee sting.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to health care magic,
I have read your query and understand the problem.
Sudden onset of headache,shoulder discomfort and mild tightness in throat are very unlikely to be due to 'bee sting' especially if the stung was before 6 hours in your case and also you do not have any history of reactions to this stings here.
Delayed reactions generally occurs after four hours of initial sting having symptoms of fever,rash,redness or localized swelling but they are also uncommon.
You can tell me if you have this kind of symptoms over your sole otherwise you should continue with symptomatic over the counter medications (tylenol) and antihistamines (cetrizine) on as and when required basis.
In addition,I would like to ask regarding any other throat symptoms (pain,irritation or burning) and left shoulder symptoms if any.
Mostly,this symptoms will subside with symptomatic medications and probably will not bother you much.
Kindly get back to me if you any other symptoms as i asked or if you need anymore clarifications.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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