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Suggest Treatment For Bruising In Leg After Being Sting By A Red Wasp

I was stung on my ankle by a red wasp 6 days ago and immediately I started to swell. Two days after the sting it was swollen so bad I thought it would pop. From day one I took benadryl and aleve. I finally went to ER and was given a t-shot and put on antibiotics. This is my third day on meds. Where the venom traveled in my ankle and up my leg looks bruised and is tender along with a deep itch. Is the bruising normal and wl it go away?
Fri, 18 Sep 2015
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Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM.
It is unfortunate that you got stung by red wasp. Also, from your description, it appears that you have initiated treatment partially for the local reaction you are getting.
The following things can be done.
1. Wash the sting area with mild soap and water to remove as much of the venom as possible.
2. Apply a cold pack to the wound site to reduce swelling and pain.
3. Keep the wound clean and dry to prevent infection.
4. Use hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion on the site for itching
5. Take Tablet.Cetrizine 10mg once a day for 5 days to control itch
6. Take Tablet. Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day after food for 5 days.
Continue with medications what you are taking. You should get better in about 3 to 5 days.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery.
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Suggest Treatment For Bruising In Leg After Being Sting By A Red Wasp

Hello, Thanks for writing to HCM. It is unfortunate that you got stung by red wasp. Also, from your description, it appears that you have initiated treatment partially for the local reaction you are getting. The following things can be done. 1. Wash the sting area with mild soap and water to remove as much of the venom as possible. 2. Apply a cold pack to the wound site to reduce swelling and pain. 3. Keep the wound clean and dry to prevent infection. 4. Use hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion on the site for itching 5. Take Tablet.Cetrizine 10mg once a day for 5 days to control itch 6. Take Tablet. Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day after food for 5 days. Continue with medications what you are taking. You should get better in about 3 to 5 days. Wish you good health and speedy recovery.