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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Upper Lip After Being Stung By A Wasp

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Posted on Wed, 9 Aug 2017
Question: I just got stung by a small wasp, I think. It stung me on my upper lip. I put ice on it and it is throbbing and starting to swell a little
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Necessary recommendations provided in details.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Wasp bite takes varying duration for healing depending upon the individual
person .

* Suggestions for better & early recovery

- Clean the area thoroughly with antiseptic liquid to keep it clean .
- Cold pack applications every 2 - 3 hourly for 8 - 10 minutes each .
- Local application of apple cider vinegar , honey will give soothing .
- Tab. ibuprofen or tylenol intake 2 times a day after meals will take care of pain
- Consume plenty of liquids , balanced light diet .

Hope this will help you .
Welcome for further assistance .

Follow up suggested after 24 hrs about the progress .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Regards .
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Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel

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Practicing since :1999

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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Upper Lip After Being Stung By A Wasp

Brief Answer: Necessary recommendations provided in details. Detailed Answer: Hello dear Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Wasp bite takes varying duration for healing depending upon the individual person . * Suggestions for better & early recovery - Clean the area thoroughly with antiseptic liquid to keep it clean . - Cold pack applications every 2 - 3 hourly for 8 - 10 minutes each . - Local application of apple cider vinegar , honey will give soothing . - Tab. ibuprofen or tylenol intake 2 times a day after meals will take care of pain - Consume plenty of liquids , balanced light diet . Hope this will help you . Welcome for further assistance . Follow up suggested after 24 hrs about the progress . Wishing you fine recovery . Regards .