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What Causes Painfully Swollen Foot After Being Bitten By A Bee?

My granddaughter got stung by a bee on her heel two days ago. I remove the stinger within 1 to 2 minutes of the incident However, it is still red and swollen on the foot and her ankle we have treated her with oral Benadryl this is the third day now. Should we be doing something else or should we be taking her to an urgent care? I am an RN and I thought I have done everything I should we have applied cool compresses several times a day and are keeping it clean and dry. She has been swimming should that be something she should avoid?
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
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Hi,

I am sorry for the bee sting your granddaughter has gone through.

It's good you removed the sting withing the first minute. The swelling is due to being stung. Keep applying cold compresses locally to remove the swelling.
Apply hydrocortisone cream to relieve redness and swelling.

She will be fine in a few days.

All the best.
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What Causes Painfully Swollen Foot After Being Bitten By A Bee?

Hi, I am sorry for the bee sting your granddaughter has gone through. It s good you removed the sting withing the first minute. The swelling is due to being stung. Keep applying cold compresses locally to remove the swelling. Apply hydrocortisone cream to relieve redness and swelling. She will be fine in a few days. All the best.