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What Causes Persistent Ear Swelling, Itching And Redness After A Bee Sting?
I was stung by a bee last week and had a severe allergic reaction, saw my Dr. for an epi-pen the next day. Now almost a week later, the ear that was stung is swollen, bright red and itchy. It's very warm to the touch. I also have a bit of nasal congestion (possibly unrelated?) and my eyes feel like I have "heavy lids". I've iced the ear regularly without relief. Are these just unrelated symptoms or should I be concerned?
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
Hi,
It seems that you got severe allergic reaction to bee stung giving localized and systemic allergic reaction.
There might be having bacterial infection as ear is bright red.
Take Cetrizineor Levo-cetrizine or Benadryl for allergy for 2-3 days.
If require go for one antibiotic medicine course for 3 days to cure infection.
Continue ice pack.
Ok and take care.
It seems that you got severe allergic reaction to bee stung giving localized and systemic allergic reaction.
There might be having bacterial infection as ear is bright red.
Take Cetrizineor Levo-cetrizine or Benadryl for allergy for 2-3 days.
If require go for one antibiotic medicine course for 3 days to cure infection.
Continue ice pack.
Ok and take care.
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