HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Hello Doctors , I Was Stung By A Bee In

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2020

Question: Hello Doctors ,
I was stung by a bee in the lip area while drinking a beverage 36 hours ago . I have applied ice and taken benadryl . The swelling has continued. What do you recommend for treatment ?
Thank-you, XXXXXXX

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 minutes later)

Hi Doctor,
I am considering going to an urgent care this morning Would you recommend it ?
Thank you XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go to urgent care, need a short course of oral steroids

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor
I have gone through your query.
I would recommend you to go to urgent care facility.
You need to take a short course of oral steroids like tablet prednisone 20 mg once daily for 3-5 days along with antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine 10 mg once daily for 5 days.
This will help in resolving your.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D