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How Can A Wasp Sting Be Treated?

Hello my husband got stung by what I think is a wasp but at the sting sight it is red in the middle and a huge circular blue/purple bruise is this normal and how can I help him. He won t go to the hospital he has complained since the sting that his arm felt like it was burning at the sight but numb everywhere else
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

It is looking like he has a localised but a comparatively severe anaphylactic or allergic reaction the symptoms that he is suffering from.
Due to the toxin that is left under the skin by the wasp sting is causing the burning sensation along with bruising and numbness..
Do not worry as it will get better gradually..
He can take anti allergics like Allegra [Fexofenadine] or Benadryl [Diphenhydramine] etc to reduce the allergy symptoms..
Along with it do cool compresses over the stung site..
Avoid scratching the area as it can cause infection..
Try to convince him and consult an Emergency room so that they can give a steroid injection and intravenous anti allergics for faster resolution of the symptoms..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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How Can A Wasp Sting Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. It is looking like he has a localised but a comparatively severe anaphylactic or allergic reaction the symptoms that he is suffering from. Due to the toxin that is left under the skin by the wasp sting is causing the burning sensation along with bruising and numbness.. Do not worry as it will get better gradually.. He can take anti allergics like Allegra [Fexofenadine] or Benadryl [Diphenhydramine] etc to reduce the allergy symptoms.. Along with it do cool compresses over the stung site.. Avoid scratching the area as it can cause infection.. Try to convince him and consult an Emergency room so that they can give a steroid injection and intravenous anti allergics for faster resolution of the symptoms.. Hope this helps.. Regards.