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Is Prolonged Swelling Post A Wasp Sting A Cause For Concern?

Got stung by a wasp this afternoon about noon on the foot, it's still pretty swollen and hot to the touch.ididnt stop doing yard work till about three o'clock.i already took three antihistamine and elevated and iced it. Should I be concerned the swelling hasn't gone down yet?
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain swelling after wasp sting is due to inflammation which is caused due to allergic reaction caused by the poisonous chemical released by the wasp sting under the skin..
You should relax as the swelling does not go away so quickly and it takes time for inflammation to subside...
You should take antihistamine like Allegra 6O mg twice daily for 3 days..
For pain take OTC painkiller like Ibuprofen twice daily..
Apply ice packs over the swelling..
You can apply steroid based ointment like Hydrocortisone ointment for local relief..
Take a keen look at the swelling and if the wasp stinger is still present embeded in the skin remove it gently..

It will take atleast 3 to 4 days for the condition to gradually improve..

Hope this information helps..

If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..


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Is Prolonged Swelling Post A Wasp Sting A Cause For Concern?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain swelling after wasp sting is due to inflammation which is caused due to allergic reaction caused by the poisonous chemical released by the wasp sting under the skin.. You should relax as the swelling does not go away so quickly and it takes time for inflammation to subside... You should take antihistamine like Allegra 6O mg twice daily for 3 days.. For pain take OTC painkiller like Ibuprofen twice daily.. Apply ice packs over the swelling.. You can apply steroid based ointment like Hydrocortisone ointment for local relief.. Take a keen look at the swelling and if the wasp stinger is still present embeded in the skin remove it gently.. It will take atleast 3 to 4 days for the condition to gradually improve.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..