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What Causes Swelling And Itching On Hand?
Question: Yes, I was stung by a hornet on my hand 2 days ago and my hand is vey swollen & itches like crazy. I have taken Benadryl and iced it. I also put tea tree oil on it.
Brief Answer:
Over the counter Brufen can be taken
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You have done the right thing by putting ice and Benadryl. Since there would be inflammation it is better use a tablet of Brufen or Naproxyn with the usual adult dose.
The swelling would be well taken care of with Brufen. You can continue to put Icing and Benadryl. I am not sure how effective is tea tree oil. Please make sure there is no break in the skin else it might get infected and you may need a course of oral antibiotic.
Hope this helps and if you do not have any clarifications you may close our discussion here.
Over the counter Brufen can be taken
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You have done the right thing by putting ice and Benadryl. Since there would be inflammation it is better use a tablet of Brufen or Naproxyn with the usual adult dose.
The swelling would be well taken care of with Brufen. You can continue to put Icing and Benadryl. I am not sure how effective is tea tree oil. Please make sure there is no break in the skin else it might get infected and you may need a course of oral antibiotic.
Hope this helps and if you do not have any clarifications you may close our discussion here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What is burden or naproxen
Brief Answer:
Over the counter Pain killers
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Ibuprofen (Brufen) and Naprosyn (Naproxen) are over the counter pain medications available at the pharmacy. You can use either of them after a meal for a day. You can ask for regular adult dose at the pharmacy.
Hope this is clear.
Over the counter Pain killers
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Ibuprofen (Brufen) and Naprosyn (Naproxen) are over the counter pain medications available at the pharmacy. You can use either of them after a meal for a day. You can ask for regular adult dose at the pharmacy.
Hope this is clear.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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