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How Can Wasp Sting On The Calf Be Treated?

I have a feeling of a serious wasp or bee sting on the left side of the calf muscle on my left leg. it feels like it goes very deep. it seems to be getting worse and sometimes last all day before easing up or going away for a few hours. what is this and how do I treat it?
Sat, 14 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There is a possibility of infection at the site of bee bite leading to pain and swelling if present.
So my suggestion is to consult an
Emergency room and get evaluated.
If there is infection then you can be advised a course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil.
Also topical application of a steroid and antibiotic ointment can help in improvement.
Do cool compresses at the site of pain.
Avoud scratching the area so that the infection does not spread.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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How Can Wasp Sting On The Calf Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is a possibility of infection at the site of bee bite leading to pain and swelling if present. So my suggestion is to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated. If there is infection then you can be advised a course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil. Also topical application of a steroid and antibiotic ointment can help in improvement. Do cool compresses at the site of pain. Avoud scratching the area so that the infection does not spread. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora