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How Can A Bee Sting On The Left Wrist Be Treated?

I just got stung by a bee on my left wrist, one on right thumb/palm, and three on my leg. The one on left wrist is swelling up a bit and I can t tell if I got the stinger. I have iced the two On my hands. The three bites on my leg are under my pants so are only a nuisance. How long do I ice my wrist and hand? Is ok to put on Caladryl?
Fri, 6 Oct 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Bee sting leaves a toxic chemical under the skin that causes a localised Allergic reaction..
This is the cause for painful lump at the sting site along with itching and redness..
Icing will help and should be continued but along with it take anti Allergic medication like Levocetrizine or Benadryl..
Apply Caladryl or calamine lotion..
A mild Steroid ointment can also be applied..
Avoid scratching the area as it can cause Infection..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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How Can A Bee Sting On The Left Wrist Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Bee sting leaves a toxic chemical under the skin that causes a localised Allergic reaction.. This is the cause for painful lump at the sting site along with itching and redness.. Icing will help and should be continued but along with it take anti Allergic medication like Levocetrizine or Benadryl.. Apply Caladryl or calamine lotion.. A mild Steroid ointment can also be applied.. Avoid scratching the area as it can cause Infection.. Hope this helps.. Regards..