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Thumb Swollen After Bitten By Wasp. Skin Feel Stretched When Under Cold Water. Relief?

hi i was bit or stung by a wasp yesterday and its swollen i don't know if it normal or not i was bit on my thumb and even though i was bitten on the top of my thumb my whole entire thumb is swollen. when i run it under cold water it just make my skin feel like its being stretched and its very uncomfortable. please help.
Thu, 24 Oct 2013
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Hello,

Beep strings causes hypersensitive reactions. At the swelling is due to it.
Anaphylactic reaction is a dreadful complication.

Antihistamines and steroids are advised to reduce the hypersensitive reaction.
Swelling will subside once the local effect of the of the string goes off.
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  Dr. Chythanya D C's  Response
Hello, I have taken note of your problems in detail,
Your thumb s painful swelling is due to local inflammation due to wasp sting..

Treatment,
You need oral anti inflammatory drugs like NSAIDS and prednisone (steroids) with anti histamine for short duration like three to five days. ...I would suggest

Tab.XXXX sp twice daily for three days after food
Tab.XXXX 120 mg once daily night time for five days
Tab.XXXX10 mg five days 1-0-0 after food

Wish you speedy recovery, any queries ll be glad to clarify. ..

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Thumb Swollen After Bitten By Wasp. Skin Feel Stretched When Under Cold Water. Relief?

Hello, Beep strings causes hypersensitive reactions. At the swelling is due to it. Anaphylactic reaction is a dreadful complication. Antihistamines and steroids are advised to reduce the hypersensitive reaction. Swelling will subside once the local effect of the of the string goes off.