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Honey bee bite

2021-04-25 08:16:26
My 3yr baby had honeybee bite for right hand thumb 👍it's getting swelling from one . Is it harmful??
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U can apply vinegar as a first aid. We have to look for inflammation and tense cellulitis. Give him flexon syrup and fomentation . Local antibiotic ointment like mupirocin can be applied if feels hot and painful . Dose of flexon 7.5 ml tid after food.

Answered2021-04-25 13:07:07

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Honeybee bite usually causes local reaction which can last 1 or 2 days.No long term effects. You can put calamine lotion on the swollen area. Anti allergic can be used

Answered2021-04-25 08:45:51

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