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Are Numbness And Tight Throat Normal Post A Wasp Sting?
I was stung by a wasp just above my lips over 10 hours ago. I m now feeling numbness in my right arm and tightness in my throat. I m not aware of any allergies to stings. Is it heard of for an allergic reaction to manifest after a delay of this duration?
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
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yes bee sting results in two types of reactions. One is "immediate response" which ranges from redness swelling, breathing difficulty to sever symptoms while other is "delayed response" which can take hours to manifest and show similar signs like you are having now.
I would recommend you to take Tab Zanlan (citrizine) 10mg one tablet now and one at night before going to sleep.
Also if possible then do visit nearby hospital/clinic and if you don't want to visit now or not possible then visit hospital if:
> Condition starts to deteriorate.
> Condition does not improve in 2 days.
> Breathing difficulty occurs.
Hope you will get well soon.
Thank You
Thank you for contacting HCM.
yes bee sting results in two types of reactions. One is "immediate response" which ranges from redness swelling, breathing difficulty to sever symptoms while other is "delayed response" which can take hours to manifest and show similar signs like you are having now.
I would recommend you to take Tab Zanlan (citrizine) 10mg one tablet now and one at night before going to sleep.
Also if possible then do visit nearby hospital/clinic and if you don't want to visit now or not possible then visit hospital if:
> Condition starts to deteriorate.
> Condition does not improve in 2 days.
> Breathing difficulty occurs.
Hope you will get well soon.
Thank You
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
An allergic reaction can vary from mild to severe.
There are some persons that have severe reactions to some insect stings whereas others may have only a slight reaction.
It is possible for a delayed reaction to occur to the sting.
You should consider the use of an oral antihistamine to reduce your response but if the tightness should continue or there is any difficulty breathing, you should see a doctor immediately.
I hope this helps
An allergic reaction can vary from mild to severe.
There are some persons that have severe reactions to some insect stings whereas others may have only a slight reaction.
It is possible for a delayed reaction to occur to the sting.
You should consider the use of an oral antihistamine to reduce your response but if the tightness should continue or there is any difficulty breathing, you should see a doctor immediately.
I hope this helps
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