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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Face After Getting Stung By Wasp
Question: Yes, my boyfriend was stung by 1 o2 wasps in the eybrow yesterday evening, his eye iswelled almost shut and the side of his face is swollen, since this was yesterday and it doesn't seem to be any worse, should he still go to urgent care. it does not seem to be effecting his breathing, but is uncomfortable. Sdouk he go in to see a doctor or is there something we can do at home?
Brief Answer:
It's wasp bite reaction;Nothing to panic
Detailed Answer:
Hi madam.Thanks for your query.
Eyelid swelling(allergic/wasp bite reaction) is due to release of certain substances(histamine) into the blood.I am glad that the swelling has not increased.I would suggest to-
Watch for the swelling over the next two to three days.It will subside by itself.
Take a booster dose of tetanus toxoid injection.
Take Tab.Ibuprofen 400mg after food twice daily.This alleviates pain and swelling.Available over the counter.
Local application of ice pack will reduce the swelling.
Nothing to panic.He shall get well soon.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Dr.Praveen
It's wasp bite reaction;Nothing to panic
Detailed Answer:
Hi madam.Thanks for your query.
Eyelid swelling(allergic/wasp bite reaction) is due to release of certain substances(histamine) into the blood.I am glad that the swelling has not increased.I would suggest to-
Watch for the swelling over the next two to three days.It will subside by itself.
Take a booster dose of tetanus toxoid injection.
Take Tab.Ibuprofen 400mg after food twice daily.This alleviates pain and swelling.Available over the counter.
Local application of ice pack will reduce the swelling.
Nothing to panic.He shall get well soon.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Dr.Praveen
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