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Is Swelling At The Site Of Injection Given For An Insect Sting Normal?

I was stung by a bark scorpion 7 days ago. Not a big deal. Just very painful and felt like broken glass would come in my arm in waves. The place of injection is still numb, and today it is looking very swollen. I didn t notice much swelling before today. It also itches slightly. Is this normal? And is there any reason for concern?
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

It looks like the stinger is still embedded under the skin and it is causing a continuous source of the allergic reaction..

Due to this there is swelling and pain..

There can also be infection at the sting site..

So it is advisable to consult an Emergency room and get a clinical examination done..

If the stinger is embedded under the skin then first it should be removed and the area should be cleaned with antiseptic solution..
A course of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil and anti allergics like Levocetrizine can also be advised..
Do cool compresses over the swelling..
Do not scratch the sting site of there is itching to avoid spread of infection..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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Is Swelling At The Site Of Injection Given For An Insect Sting Normal?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. It looks like the stinger is still embedded under the skin and it is causing a continuous source of the allergic reaction.. Due to this there is swelling and pain.. There can also be infection at the sting site.. So it is advisable to consult an Emergency room and get a clinical examination done.. If the stinger is embedded under the skin then first it should be removed and the area should be cleaned with antiseptic solution.. A course of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil and anti allergics like Levocetrizine can also be advised.. Do cool compresses over the swelling.. Do not scratch the sting site of there is itching to avoid spread of infection.. Hope this helps.. Regards.