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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Cheek And Eye After Bee Sting
My daughter was stung by a bee on monday and is still experiencing pain and swelling which has spread from her hairline to her cheek and eye. She was seen by an NP at a walk-in clinic and was told that it could be shingles. Is it possible that a sting could cause a reaction that might start up the shingles virus ?
Fri, 8 May 2020
Hello,
There is a slight chance that a bee sting activates shingles. The symptoms are more related to an allergic reaction to the bee sting. I suggest using an antihistamine such as Benadryl daily. I also suggest using a steroid cream for local application such as Betametasone cream. If the swelling continues, she might need steroid shots.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
There is a slight chance that a bee sting activates shingles. The symptoms are more related to an allergic reaction to the bee sting. I suggest using an antihistamine such as Benadryl daily. I also suggest using a steroid cream for local application such as Betametasone cream. If the swelling continues, she might need steroid shots.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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