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How To Treat Swollen Leg And Foot After Got Stung By Yellow Jacket?

stung by yellow jacket friday ... leg and foot started swelling yesterday and today.. its very painfull and circulation in my left leg and arm seem to be getting cut off as they are getting tingly

should i see a dr or wait to see if swelling goes down

Mon, 2 Feb 2015

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Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Sheetal Verma's Response

Hi XXXX
Thanks for your query at HCM!
I am Dr. Sheetal Verma an Infectious Disease Specialist answering to your query!
I went through your query and understand your concern.

You ave got insect bite. you can apply a soothing lotion like calamine over the rashes and also intake of oral antihistamine like either cetrizine, fexofenadine or loratadine (10mg once) once or twice daily. I swelling does not reduce or increses visit a physician.

Hope I have answered your question. If you would like some more information I will be happy to provide. It would be kind if you hit a thanks if found helpful. Wish you good health
Take care! Wish you best of Health.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
Infectious Disease Specialist

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How To Treat Swollen Leg And Foot After Got Stung By Yellow Jacket?

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