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I got stung by bee 2 days back
Have swelling and itching in that area and slight pain. Can I use some gel or cream over it or does it require any other treatment.
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Apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to ease redness, itching or swelling. If itching or swelling is bothersome, take an oral antihistamine. like tablet avil 25 mg.
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if its recent onset apply ice pack
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Avoid scratching the sting area. This will worsen itching and swelling and increase your risk of infection
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