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Allergic To Codeine And Diclofenac. Bee Sting Site Turning Purple. Normal?
I am allergic to codene and dyclofenac.. i had a severe reaction to dyclofenac a few years ago and since then have become allergic to several other things (they don't cause major reactions though).. yesterday i was stung by a bee on the base of my foot, I was wheezing by the time i went to bed (that's stoped now) and now the sting site is turning purple and spreading, is this normal?
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
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The most important thing to do after bee sting is to take out the stinger from your body. I hope you have done it.
Reddish discoloration around the site is normal and it can spread for one or two centimeters. You may apply a paste of baking soda or onion over the sting site. You may also take an antihistamine for bringing down the allergic swelling and wheal.
If the discoloration continues to spread associated with swelling you should see a General practitioner to rule out infection ( Cellulitis)
Hope this helped
Take care
Welcome to healthcare magic
The most important thing to do after bee sting is to take out the stinger from your body. I hope you have done it.
Reddish discoloration around the site is normal and it can spread for one or two centimeters. You may apply a paste of baking soda or onion over the sting site. You may also take an antihistamine for bringing down the allergic swelling and wheal.
If the discoloration continues to spread associated with swelling you should see a General practitioner to rule out infection ( Cellulitis)
Hope this helped
Take care
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