Hi,
Treatment for
BEE STING depends on the symptoms it present with:
- Wash the area with soap and water
- Take oral antihistamines like
diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
As you are already taking it, continue the same or you can use non - sedatives like
loratadine for itching and swelling.
- Take analgesics such as
acetaminophen or ibuprofen
- Steroids of swelling or other symptoms like breathing difficult is present
- Also
hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion for itching, redness with burning sensation
- Apply cold pack to the bitten site
Usually the symptoms will be at peak for 2 days and reduces within a week.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician