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What Medication Is Suggested For Bee Sting On Arms?
a person just stopped by and asked what was on his arm. it looks like one big giant bee sting which he says does not hurt and itches a little. it is spreading and there are no puncture wounds that I could see where he could have been bitten. Any idea on what possible causes this could be?
Fri, 4 Jul 2014
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Welcome to HCM,
When bees sting a person they will inject venom through their stinger into the skin of the victim.People stung by bees will have an allergic reaction to the sting and in severe cases it will causes anaphylaxis.
For any Bee sting, following measures should be followed
1.If the stinger is present remove it immediately.
2.Apply ice or cold packs to the area to reduce the body's inflammatory reaction.
3.Wash the area with soap and water
4.Take antihistamine such as Benadryl.
5.Pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can also provide relief of symptom.
Aforementioned measures should followed whenever there is a bee sting.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
When bees sting a person they will inject venom through their stinger into the skin of the victim.People stung by bees will have an allergic reaction to the sting and in severe cases it will causes anaphylaxis.
For any Bee sting, following measures should be followed
1.If the stinger is present remove it immediately.
2.Apply ice or cold packs to the area to reduce the body's inflammatory reaction.
3.Wash the area with soap and water
4.Take antihistamine such as Benadryl.
5.Pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can also provide relief of symptom.
Aforementioned measures should followed whenever there is a bee sting.
Thank you.
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