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What Causes Red Hives On The Leg And Arms With Pain After Bee Stung?
My 6 year old daughter was stung by a bee today ( I think it was a bee). I didn t actually see it. She broke out into hives on her leg and arm. I gave her benadryl immediately. The itching went away but the area is still red and tender to touch and now she is complaining of severe pain when walking. Should I take her to the urgent care for additional treatment or is this normal. She has no known allergies to bees, only food allergies.
Sat, 5 Jul 2014
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The pain would be due to the inflammation from the bee sting. If you use an anti inflammatory pain killer such as ibuprofen (Advil for children) , then it may help ( provided she has not history of reactions to this medication).
She should also be given another dose of the benadryl when the appropriate dosing time has passed.
I hope this helps
The pain would be due to the inflammation from the bee sting. If you use an anti inflammatory pain killer such as ibuprofen (Advil for children) , then it may help ( provided she has not history of reactions to this medication).
She should also be given another dose of the benadryl when the appropriate dosing time has passed.
I hope this helps
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