Suggest Treatment For Redness And Painful Finger After Sting
I was stung in the pinky finger about 5-6 mm above the first knuckle. I did not see what stung me because it was in may hair and I was pulling it out and when it stung me I flung it. Immediately after the sting, no stinger present. The finger immediately turned red, was swollen and felt like it was on fire. I did apply a cool baking soda soak shortly after the sting happened. The finger was painful all day, when I awoke the next morning the whole finger was itchy. Yesterday which was 3 after the sing I noticed that I have lost sensation from the tip of my finger to my second knuckle and about 3/4 around the finger. The opposite side of where I was stung has sensation. I have not lost pain sensation the finger although the reaction is delayed. Swelling is down it is normal size and color now. Should I be concerned at this point?
Hai, thanks for choosing HCM, The sting could be insect bite may be Bee or Scorpion. Due to the sting, you got inflammation and swelling. 1) Immediately go for local anaesthetic Xylocaine. 5% on sting area. 2) Take injectable Tetanus toxoid. 3) cap Cephalexin 250 mg PO twice daily 4) Tab cetrizin 10 mg daily 5) For swelling cold mops with anagesics like tab ibuprofen and paracetamol. Hope it helps you.good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Redness And Painful Finger After Sting
Hai, thanks for choosing HCM, The sting could be insect bite may be Bee or Scorpion. Due to the sting, you got inflammation and swelling. 1) Immediately go for local anaesthetic Xylocaine. 5% on sting area. 2) Take injectable Tetanus toxoid. 3) cap Cephalexin 250 mg PO twice daily 4) Tab cetrizin 10 mg daily 5) For swelling cold mops with anagesics like tab ibuprofen and paracetamol. Hope it helps you.good luck.