Suggest Treatment For Bee Sting On The Eyelid

Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2015

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Thu, 27 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : I got stung on my right eyelid by a bee about 3 hours ago. It is swollen up and it hurts. What is the best treatment for me to do right now?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Anti allergic medicines should help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Lukewarm compresses, anti allergic medicines (like Loratadine) and some steroid cream (Hydrocortisone) are the best you can do right now. The swelling can be present for few days or even a week.
If you find any discharge from the eye, please consult oculist.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.

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