Any Tips On What To Do I Stood On A Yellow Jacket Wasp 2 Days Ago?

Posted on Thu, 10 Sep 2020

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Question : Hello there,
I stood on a yellow jacket wasp 2 days ago and it stung me between 2 toes. 48 hours later it's still super itchy and irritating. The area is still very swollen and the to is red and hurts. Ouch. Any tips on what to do?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please post clear and focused photos and additional information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history.
Please post clear and focused photos as these help a lot.
Have you taken any medicines orally or applied anything locally?
Any other information please.

Awaiting.

Dr T Chandrakant.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (15 hours later)

Hello, I did a soak in hot water, salt and lavender oil and today it feels much better. I'm through the worst I think, thanks!
xo Jena t

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Elevate the lower limb above heart level, antihistamine

Detailed Answer:
Photos awaited.
Ice cold application was most welcome. Do not use hot water as it will increase local inflammation.
Take an antihistamine like Benedryl or Cetirizine orally.
Keep the foot/lower limb in elevated position in lying down position so that it is higher than the heart level. This helps to reduce the oedema by gravitational drain.
Take care.

Dr T Chandrakant.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar