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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling After Being Stung By A Bee
I was stuns by a bee today at 2pm, at 430pm my armpits started to swell and ache. At 530 I have noticeable discomfort in my armpits. Never been allergic before, I am 45yr male. Can I go to the pharmacy for a remedy or should I head to an urgent care?
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
General & Family Physician, Dr. D Y NAIDU's Response
Thanks to HCM I can understand your concern
bee sting bite is very painful ,but if you take some precausions pain will be relieved
plz take analgesic like acecloplus and antihistaminic like levocet 5 mg twice daily along with steroid like prednisolone tab.
swelling in armpit is due to bee sting ..will be controlled . plz drink pleny of water lemon juice and gently remove if any of bee parts left in situ ,
don't worry it willsubside ok if not or persistent pain consult your family doctor or HCM OK
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling After Being Stung By A Bee
Thanks to HCM I can understand your concern bee sting bite is very painful ,but if you take some precausions pain will be relieved plz take analgesic like acecloplus and antihistaminic like levocet 5 mg twice daily along with steroid like prednisolone tab. swelling in armpit is due to bee sting ..will be controlled . plz drink pleny of water lemon juice and gently remove if any of bee parts left in situ , don t worry it willsubside ok if not or persistent pain consult your family doctor or HCM OK