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How Can Itching And Swelling Caused By The Sting Of A Wasp Be Treated?
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5 days ago I was stung by a wasp twice in between my toes. My foot has become very itchy and swollen, also I have realized that there is brusing all across half of my foot and under aswell. If you can help me a note that I can't swollow tablets.
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Lia age 11
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. B M Gupta's Response
HI Welcome to H C M Check for pus Generally these type of patients become alright within 5 days. Don't worry, I would advise to clean the wound with anti septic Eg. Dettol or Savlon & apply some antiseptic cream,for pain tablet paracetamol/ibuprofen Get blood for CBC Your doctor would prescribe some antibiotics in liquid form for you & antibiotic cream to apply. Take care.
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How Can Itching And Swelling Caused By The Sting Of A Wasp Be Treated?
HI Welcome to H C M Check for pus Generally these type of patients become alright within 5 days. Don t worry, I would advise to clean the wound with anti septic Eg. Dettol or Savlon & apply some antiseptic cream,for pain tablet paracetamol/ibuprofen Get blood for CBC Your doctor would prescribe some antibiotics in liquid form for you & antibiotic cream to apply. Take care.