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Honey bee bite
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.
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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
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
Please share a image for proper guidance
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