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Suggest Remedy For Swelling At The Site Of Insect Sting
yes I hope so 3 days ago either a bee or yellow jacket stung me-a nurse looked at it stuck some hydrocortisone cream on it and said I was good to go now it is all swollen, bumpy and red applied Benadryl spray but no help . I think the stinger is still in me How do I get it out?
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Most insect bites and stings will heal on their own without a visit to a doctor. There are several things you can do to relieve redness, swelling and itching and prevent infection from a bite or sting.
1.Apply an ice pack to a bite or sting for 15 to 20 minutes once an hour for the first 6 hours. When not using ice, keep a cool, wet cloth on the bite or sting for up to 6 hours. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack. Do not apply ice for longer than 15 to 20 minutes at a time.
2.Elevate the area of the bite or sting to decrease swelling.
3.An antihistamine taken by mouth, such as Benadryl or cetrizine, may help relieve itching, redness, and swelling.
If problem persist visit nearby doctor
Don't worry you would be fine
Hoping your query is solved.
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Most insect bites and stings will heal on their own without a visit to a doctor. There are several things you can do to relieve redness, swelling and itching and prevent infection from a bite or sting.
1.Apply an ice pack to a bite or sting for 15 to 20 minutes once an hour for the first 6 hours. When not using ice, keep a cool, wet cloth on the bite or sting for up to 6 hours. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack. Do not apply ice for longer than 15 to 20 minutes at a time.
2.Elevate the area of the bite or sting to decrease swelling.
3.An antihistamine taken by mouth, such as Benadryl or cetrizine, may help relieve itching, redness, and swelling.
If problem persist visit nearby doctor
Don't worry you would be fine
Hoping your query is solved.
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