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How To Treat A Paining And Swollen Ankle Caused By A Stung?

I was stung on the bottom of my foot Sat afternoon. The pain and swelling happened last night and all day sunday. I have red lines on the bottom of my foot and the swelling has overtaken my ankle, sole of foot, top of foot and toes. It is awful...should I seek my drs help
Wed, 13 Jul 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain it seems that due to getting stung there has been allergic reaction to the poisonous chemical that is released by the stinger of the organism leading to inflammation, swelling and redness..
I would suggest you to start taking anti-allergics like Benadryl, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..
Do cool compresses over the swelling..
Take a keen look at the sting site and in case if the stinger is still embedded under the skin remove it and in case if you are unable to remove it get it removed by a physician..
Elevate your feet while lying down.
You can also apply steroid ointment and calamine lotion to reduce inflammation and soothe the area..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How To Treat A Paining And Swollen Ankle Caused By A Stung?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems that due to getting stung there has been allergic reaction to the poisonous chemical that is released by the stinger of the organism leading to inflammation, swelling and redness.. I would suggest you to start taking anti-allergics like Benadryl, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. Do cool compresses over the swelling.. Take a keen look at the sting site and in case if the stinger is still embedded under the skin remove it and in case if you are unable to remove it get it removed by a physician.. Elevate your feet while lying down. You can also apply steroid ointment and calamine lotion to reduce inflammation and soothe the area.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.