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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling And Redness After Wasp Bite

I have primary lymphedema which is well controlled.
Saturday i got a wasp bite just below my knee.
It is quite swollen. red and hot. I am taking benadryl and analgesics and have a cortisone/antibiotic cream I have been applying. The redness is now down to my calf and the lymph nodes behind my knee are quite swollen and painful. Should I go see a physician for oral antibiotic or steroid?
I am 56 yrs old and weigh 190 lbs


posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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You have taken all medications what a doctor can prescribe. So, I would like to suggest you to wait for some time as it takes time to subside. If its increasing you may visit doctor. All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling And Redness After Wasp Bite

Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum You have taken all medications what a doctor can prescribe. So, I would like to suggest you to wait for some time as it takes time to subside. If its increasing you may visit doctor. All the best.