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Can Taking Benadryl Be Safe For Bee Sting In Foot?

I am 22 and was stung by a bee yesterday around this time. I was stung on the center of the sole of my foot. It was fine until around 10 pm last night when i noticed it was swelling and started to become painful. Over the course of the night it hasn't gotten any better. I am taking benadryl. Is the swelling normal this long after a sting?
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As you are stung by a bee on the sole of foot that has got swollen and painful, it is normal occurrence after bee sting and is due to allergic reaction or anaphylactic reaction with the toxic chemical released by the bee sting.
It causes inflammation leading to swelling and pain..
It can take atleast 4 to 5 days to resolve and cannot resolve immediately after taking anti-allergics like Benadryl..
You can continue taking Benadryl for atleast three to four days for reducing Inflammation..
You can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen(Advil or Motrin) for reducing pain..
You can apply a Steroid gel for soothing the skin by reducing inflammation..
You can also apply Calamine lotion..
Cold compresses and elevation of feet while lying on bed can help..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Can Taking Benadryl Be Safe For Bee Sting In Foot?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As you are stung by a bee on the sole of foot that has got swollen and painful, it is normal occurrence after bee sting and is due to allergic reaction or anaphylactic reaction with the toxic chemical released by the bee sting. It causes inflammation leading to swelling and pain.. It can take atleast 4 to 5 days to resolve and cannot resolve immediately after taking anti-allergics like Benadryl.. You can continue taking Benadryl for atleast three to four days for reducing Inflammation.. You can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen(Advil or Motrin) for reducing pain.. You can apply a Steroid gel for soothing the skin by reducing inflammation.. You can also apply Calamine lotion.. Cold compresses and elevation of feet while lying on bed can help.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.