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Does Bee Sting On Tongue Cause Swollen Neck?
I was stung by a bee on my tongue around 5hrs ago ,now one side of my neck the left side is extremely swollen. I am able to eat no other side effects, other than the neck area being tender to the touch and also the tongue slightly swollen also. I am a 55yr old male non smoker take no medications.
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic,
It is possible to develop hives and angioedema away from the site of sting. I will recommend you to see a doctor and take anti allergy medicines. Either anti histamines or antihistamines and oral steroids.
Hope this helped,
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic,
It is possible to develop hives and angioedema away from the site of sting. I will recommend you to see a doctor and take anti allergy medicines. Either anti histamines or antihistamines and oral steroids.
Hope this helped,
Take care.
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