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How To Treat Bee Stings?
My husband got stung by a bee, got really sweaty, body deals achey, hands numb, and his heart rate got a little slower. Also shortness of breath and passed out for a few seconds. He says he s feeling better but I m worried. Should I take him in to the er or should Benadryl be ok?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Hello,
This is Dr. Klarida Papaqako answering your question.
Your husband looks like is having an allergic reaction, who may happen as a anaphylactic reaction which is life threatening.
You need to take him in the Er, because Benadryl is not enough, and starts his action not immediately.
Also, if a bee sting happen another time, the reaction may be more sever, and he needs to know how to use an adrenaline injection who is the emergency treatment.
Hope this helps,
Take care.
This is Dr. Klarida Papaqako answering your question.
Your husband looks like is having an allergic reaction, who may happen as a anaphylactic reaction which is life threatening.
You need to take him in the Er, because Benadryl is not enough, and starts his action not immediately.
Also, if a bee sting happen another time, the reaction may be more sever, and he needs to know how to use an adrenaline injection who is the emergency treatment.
Hope this helps,
Take care.
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