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What Is The Remedy For The Swelling In The Ankle Due To The Wasp Bite?

I am 26, 5'4" about 127 lbs. Yesterday I was stung on the ankle by a wasp. It was okay yesterday, a little swollen, but I iced it and elevated it. I didn't take benedryl because it makes me really drowsy. Today, it has progressively become more and more swollen and I have iced it off and on and elevated it all day. My ankle is now 2 inches larger in diameter than my other ankle. I have had no other complications. Should I go to the doctor?
Thu, 19 Mar 2015
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it is due to wasp poison and if you dont have pain or itching no need for medication as just cold compression will enough to relieve it . however for rapid releief you can take
1.Loratidine 5 mg once a day (it will not cause seation )
2.Prednisolone 10mg 3 times a day on day 1, two times a day on day 2 and once a day on day 3 .
treatment should be taken under clinician supervision ,

hope you are satisfied with my answer . feel free to communicate if any query .
regards,
Dr.Manish Purohit
Infectious disease specialist
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What Is The Remedy For The Swelling In The Ankle Due To The Wasp Bite?

Thanks for posting you query to health care magic. it is due to wasp poison and if you dont have pain or itching no need for medication as just cold compression will enough to relieve it . however for rapid releief you can take 1.Loratidine 5 mg once a day (it will not cause seation ) 2.Prednisolone 10mg 3 times a day on day 1, two times a day on day 2 and once a day on day 3 . treatment should be taken under clinician supervision , hope you are satisfied with my answer . feel free to communicate if any query . regards, Dr.Manish Purohit Infectious disease specialist