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What To Do After Stung By A Yellow Jacket?

Hi I got stung by a yellow jacket to day on my rist the stinger hit a vain and it turned red like a blood blister. But my are is still hurting and it s hard for me to open or close my hand what can I do to get it to stop hurting its been 11 hours now since it happend.
posted on Sat, 27 Jul 2013
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Hi,

You can apply cold compresses to the affected area for the next 24 hours. After that, can apply local analgesic creams and take oral pain killers.

Please keep good hygiene of the affected hand.

All the best!
Dr.Bardha
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What To Do After Stung By A Yellow Jacket?

Hi, You can apply cold compresses to the affected area for the next 24 hours. After that, can apply local analgesic creams and take oral pain killers. Please keep good hygiene of the affected hand. All the best! Dr.Bardha