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Small honeybee or spider bite
Got sting by a small thing spider or honeybee and it pained like needles going though. There is a small red dot and swelling. Now pain and swelling have reduced. Applied dettol. It has been 4 hours now and no allergic reaction or breathlessness as of now. Hope all okay or anything else that I should keep a check on.
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✓Because pain and swelling are reducing, this looks like a simple insect sting.
✓No breathing problem after 4 hours is a very good sign
✓Just local care and observation are enough in most cases.
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antihistaminics for 3 day OD at night
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✓Delayed allergic reactions can occur up to 24 hours to 36 hours
✓Even if you are fine now, watch for these late signs:
Sudden itching all over body
Swelling of lips, tongue, eyelids
Dizziness or fainting
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You need tetanus injection doses
Also i will suggest some medicines also
You need antiinflammatory medications also.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables
Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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