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How Can A Bee Sting Be Treated During Pregnancy?
I was stung by a bumblebee on my leg a few hours ago. I may have been stung more than once as the bee was still on my pants and I didn t realize it at first. I am 12 weeks pregnant. Is there any risk to my baby? There is a 2-3 inch area around the sting site that appears red and swollen.
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
What lesion you are describing following bee sting is a localised inflammatory reaction.
It will not cause any risk to your baby.
Kindly take care of the wound by cleansing it with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily. Remove the stinger carefully if it is still present.
You can apply ice pack in the affected area to reduce pain and swelling.
Take Tablet. Paracetamol to overcome pain and reduce inflammation.
Apply Calamine lotion over the affected area.
It might take 2-5 days for the area to heal. Keep it clean to prevent infection from happening.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
What lesion you are describing following bee sting is a localised inflammatory reaction.
It will not cause any risk to your baby.
Kindly take care of the wound by cleansing it with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily. Remove the stinger carefully if it is still present.
You can apply ice pack in the affected area to reduce pain and swelling.
Take Tablet. Paracetamol to overcome pain and reduce inflammation.
Apply Calamine lotion over the affected area.
It might take 2-5 days for the area to heal. Keep it clean to prevent infection from happening.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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Hi,
I have read your question and would be pleased to answer.
Bee sting would not harm baby absolutely as long as you are not allergic to bee sting and that does not seem to me in your case. you should not be worried regarding this.
you can apply ice on swelling as often as needed, and take over the counter medication like tylenol and benadryl safely to reduce swelling and pain. Hope this answer helps.
Thanks
Dr.Pari
I have read your question and would be pleased to answer.
Bee sting would not harm baby absolutely as long as you are not allergic to bee sting and that does not seem to me in your case. you should not be worried regarding this.
you can apply ice on swelling as often as needed, and take over the counter medication like tylenol and benadryl safely to reduce swelling and pain. Hope this answer helps.
Thanks
Dr.Pari
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