Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Can Leg Swellings Caused By Sting Bites Be Treated?
was stung by three yellow jackets. on same leg. One on the inside at the ankle. the other two outside of leg just at lowest part of leg yesterday. inside still a little puffy looks ok outside stings are red and are larger than yesterday. but not overly swollen.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
This is only a local reaction following yellow jackets sting bites and a cold compress should decrease the inflammation. Since it is red and there is noticeable swelling you should take an antihistamine such as Levocetrizine 5 mg orally daily for 03 days, in addition to applying a cold compress.Take also booster dose of Inj. Tetanus toxoid.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
This is only a local reaction following yellow jackets sting bites and a cold compress should decrease the inflammation. Since it is red and there is noticeable swelling you should take an antihistamine such as Levocetrizine 5 mg orally daily for 03 days, in addition to applying a cold compress.Take also booster dose of Inj. Tetanus toxoid.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
I find this answer helpful
Hello,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that you can take low dose steroid like prednisolone, antibiotic like cefixime, painkillers like Aceclofenac, local application of cream containing polysporin can be applied. With this medication much of lesion start disappearing after two days of treatment and can be heal after a week or so.
I will be happy to answer your further concern
You can contact me.
Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist.
Thank you.
Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that you can take low dose steroid like prednisolone, antibiotic like cefixime, painkillers like Aceclofenac, local application of cream containing polysporin can be applied. With this medication much of lesion start disappearing after two days of treatment and can be heal after a week or so.
I will be happy to answer your further concern
You can contact me.
Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist.
Thank you.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....