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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Arm After Being Stung By A Bee
Question: I was stung by a bee last night and today I woke up in the middle of the night and my whole arm is swollen and not sure if Im having a allergic reaction
Brief Answer:
Apply Baking soda, cold compressed and rush to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Female/42 - stung by a bee last night - woke up in the middle of night with swelling of whole arm.
Yes, this is a severe allergic reaction.
I would advise you in such a situation:
Remove the sting if it is seen or felt.
Apply baking soda paste to the affected area.
Rush to ER as you may need injections as per the clinical evaluation, local examination and vital.
You can also apply ice compresses to start with.
I hope this answer helps you an early relief, proper diagnosis and management.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Apply Baking soda, cold compressed and rush to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Female/42 - stung by a bee last night - woke up in the middle of night with swelling of whole arm.
Yes, this is a severe allergic reaction.
I would advise you in such a situation:
Remove the sting if it is seen or felt.
Apply baking soda paste to the affected area.
Rush to ER as you may need injections as per the clinical evaluation, local examination and vital.
You can also apply ice compresses to start with.
I hope this answer helps you an early relief, proper diagnosis and management.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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