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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Headache Caused By Bee Sting
child got stung by bee or wasp, stinger taken out immediately. no swelling at sting site. child has developed fever and headaches 24 hours after sting but no swelling at sting site. what should we do? Just give benadryl and motrin or seek steroid treatment from doctor. Benadryl and Motrin break the fever for few hours.
Wed, 13 May 2015
HI having fever and headache after bee sting is due to hypersensitive reaction due to release of mediators in the body because of sting.If it is severe, needs close observation,Paracetamol will be helpful for fever and headache and you can use Benadryl for the sting irritation
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