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How To Treat Wasp Stings?
allergic to wasp stings got stung about 45 minutes ago on right hand. Have lymphedema in that arm from positive lymph node identified during breast cancer surgery 2009. What should I be aware of? apprx 1995 stung on same side of hand and had to go to emergency room. Site is swelling and itching. What should I do?
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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You can wash with baking soda which neutralise the acid content released by wasp . Cleaning under water helps in washing out the content.
All you have to do is take a inj tetanus toxid injection and antihistaminics like cetrizine and pain killer like paracetamol if pain is there .
Visit the emergency room if you develop any of the following symptoms.
-severe itching/pain
-rashes all over the body
-if you are not sure that stinger is out.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
You can wash with baking soda which neutralise the acid content released by wasp . Cleaning under water helps in washing out the content.
All you have to do is take a inj tetanus toxid injection and antihistaminics like cetrizine and pain killer like paracetamol if pain is there .
Visit the emergency room if you develop any of the following symptoms.
-severe itching/pain
-rashes all over the body
-if you are not sure that stinger is out.
Thank you.
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