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What Causes Severe Redness And Swelling Despite Using Benedryl After An Insect Sting?
I got stung yesterday, I took my epi and Benadryl. I have been allergic all my life. I'm 55. The swelling seemed to go down and it looked ok this morning. Now a day and a half later it's swelling bery red hot to the touch and very uncomfortable. Is this normal
Wed, 9 Aug 2017
Hi i do care for your concern.
The medicines that you have taken will suffice for an insect sting.
But now you have same symptoms again, i would advise to
Consult your physician and get examined completely for remaining insect parts in the stung region, if so remove it.
also do check for any new sting marks.
continuing the benadryl will be enough.
Hope i have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.
Thank you.
The medicines that you have taken will suffice for an insect sting.
But now you have same symptoms again, i would advise to
Consult your physician and get examined completely for remaining insect parts in the stung region, if so remove it.
also do check for any new sting marks.
continuing the benadryl will be enough.
Hope i have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.
Thank you.
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