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Suggest Remedy For Itching And Swelling In Wrist Post Wasp Sting

Got stung by a wasp above my left elbow at 12:30pm yesterday. My arm began swelling at 7:00pm, took 2 benadryl tablets at 8:00pm. Now swollen to my wrist. It is hot and itchy. My palms itch. I feel queasy and have a headache. No throat problems right now. Do I need to go to the ER or can I wait for my doctor tomorrow?
Tue, 8 Sep 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
It is unfortunate to note that you got stung by wasp. You don't have to worry much. The symptoms you are experiencing is local allergic reaction only. Kindly do the following measures and your symptoms should subside and get cured.
1. Wash the area with mild antiseptic like Savlon twice a day.
2. Apply ice packs to decrease the swelling.
3. Take Tablet. Levocetrizine 10mg once a day to control itch.
4. Take analgesic Tablet. Ibuprofen + Paracetamol combination twice a day after food.
5. Apply Calamine lotion to decrease the swelling.
5. Keep the wound open and dry. Take care that it doesn't get infected.

Your symptoms should come down in two to three days.
Wish you speedy recovery and good health.
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Suggest Remedy For Itching And Swelling In Wrist Post Wasp Sting

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. It is unfortunate to note that you got stung by wasp. You don t have to worry much. The symptoms you are experiencing is local allergic reaction only. Kindly do the following measures and your symptoms should subside and get cured. 1. Wash the area with mild antiseptic like Savlon twice a day. 2. Apply ice packs to decrease the swelling. 3. Take Tablet. Levocetrizine 10mg once a day to control itch. 4. Take analgesic Tablet. Ibuprofen + Paracetamol combination twice a day after food. 5. Apply Calamine lotion to decrease the swelling. 5. Keep the wound open and dry. Take care that it doesn t get infected. Your symptoms should come down in two to three days. Wish you speedy recovery and good health.