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Type 1 Diabetic. Got Stung By A Wasp. What Should I Do?
Question: My mom is 165 lb type 1 diabetic and just got stung by a wasp. We put tobacco and lavender on it, but she said it burns and seems to not be going away. What do I do?
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Thanks for the query
I am not sure of the treatment you have given. Since she is a Type 1 Diabetic she is at a higher risk of developing infections like cellulitis secondary to the wasp sting. She should be on anti-inflammatory agents like levocetrizine and also pain killers like aceclofenac. Depending on how bad the wasp sting is I would start a course of antibiotic empirically.
I strongly recommend you to see a physician for the same and not administer home remedies in this particular case.
I hope I have answered your query, if you have no further ones please accept my answer
I wish her a speedy recovery
Regards
Thanks for the query
I am not sure of the treatment you have given. Since she is a Type 1 Diabetic she is at a higher risk of developing infections like cellulitis secondary to the wasp sting. She should be on anti-inflammatory agents like levocetrizine and also pain killers like aceclofenac. Depending on how bad the wasp sting is I would start a course of antibiotic empirically.
I strongly recommend you to see a physician for the same and not administer home remedies in this particular case.
I hope I have answered your query, if you have no further ones please accept my answer
I wish her a speedy recovery
Regards
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