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Suggest Treatment For Allergies Due To Insect Bite

I am 26yrs old, about 5'6 and weigh about 200. I'm about 10 weeks pregnant and was stung in the neck by my ear by a bee. I've been stung before when I was a child and had no allergic action then. I was at the zoo when it happened and the fellow at the nurses station said I appeared to be fine. I'm still worried cause it's two days later and the sting site is still swollen, red, tender, and itchy. Should I seek medical attn? Will my baby be okay?
Fri, 4 Sep 2015
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Hi,

Thanks for posting to HCM.

It is unfortunate to note that you have been bitten by bee when you are pregnant. Also from your description it appears that it has been only local allergic reaction. Since you are pregnant, avoid any other medication and kindly do the following.
1. Wash the area of bite with water and using mild antiseptic like Savlon everyday twice daily. This will prevent the bite area getting infected.
2. Remove the sting carefully if it is still present at the bite site.
3. Apply ice packs to reduce swelling.
4. Take Tablet. Paracetamol combination twice a day for 3 days after food.
5. Apply Calamine lotion at bite site.

You should get better soon by doing this.
Wish you speedy recovery.
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Suggest Treatment For Allergies Due To Insect Bite

Hi, Thanks for posting to HCM. It is unfortunate to note that you have been bitten by bee when you are pregnant. Also from your description it appears that it has been only local allergic reaction. Since you are pregnant, avoid any other medication and kindly do the following. 1. Wash the area of bite with water and using mild antiseptic like Savlon everyday twice daily. This will prevent the bite area getting infected. 2. Remove the sting carefully if it is still present at the bite site. 3. Apply ice packs to reduce swelling. 4. Take Tablet. Paracetamol combination twice a day for 3 days after food. 5. Apply Calamine lotion at bite site. You should get better soon by doing this. Wish you speedy recovery.