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Yesterday a red wasp had sting my wrist near thumb, that entire wrist have been swollen and itchy. I didnt take any precautions after sting liked applying ice pack etc. what should i do

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dont worry.It’s a normal body response.. it will settle down in few days if it’s intolerable, you can take anti allergic medication like Combination of montelukast and levocetrizine( like tab montair ...  Read More

I got stung by a big wasp. A black and yellow wasp. My wrist is swollen. Yotal use of arm is very painful

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You are suffering from Allergic dermatitis Causing angioedema.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by d ...  Read More

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I got stung by a wasp at my job, and a day later it got swollen and itchy, I don't have insurance to go to the doctor . I've soaked my feet in hot water and salt it helped a little but not really. Any suggestions???

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Firstly get a insurance as soon as possible. What if you had a severe reaction to the wasp sting? Would you still be posting here for solutions or you w ...  Read More

Hi, today morning I got a wasp sting but I forgot to take out the stinger as i didnt know about it, would my body get rid of it? And also on the stinged place I have a red hard lump, is that normal reaction? thanks

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Hello, It will have to be removed. Consult your nearest doctor for its removal and medications ...  Read More

Wasp sting immediately passed out started throwing up someone brought me benidryl outside. Then they walked me inside because my vision was blurred and dizzy. I sat sown and started sweating awful. Me head has been hurting since.

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HELLO, TOXIN INDUCED AS WASP BITE YOU. INJECTION XYLOCAIN TO BE INJECTED AROUND BITE SITE. INJECTION AVIL ONE AMPLE IM STATE INJECTION DEXONA ONE VIAL IM STATE. FOLLOWED BY REST. TABLET VERTINE ...  Read More

I was stung by a wasp over 48hours ago on my upper calf. The are is now purple and very hard and hot to touch. The swelling has moved all the way down to my ankle.

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Hello I understand your concerns We have many good homeopathic medicines for this condition to treat it completely from the root itself without any harmful sideeffects that are part of conventional me ...  Read More

My dad has been bitten by a red wasp this morning. His entire lip and face is swollen. Please suggest a home remedy as the place he lives in, has no good doctors.

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He need treatment at hospital . ...  Read More

I had a bee/wasp sting on my left pinky early morning yesterday, went to the ER due to pain, redness and swelling. I was given an IV drip with some medication inside to a reduce the allergies. I have a localized swelling on my left hand and swelling has increased over time that I can't see my knuckles and feel pressure when I flex my fingers. Im

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. .swelling will increase initially and gradually decrease. There is nothing to worry about it. If doesn't you need to again get it checked out by your doc ...  Read More

Yesterday I was stung by an insect most probably it was a bee or wasp around 12:30 pm Immediately I removed the sting which was injected by the insect and washed the please with cold tap water I also took Montina L tablet after that But its around 24 hours and the swelling is still not gone completely Please can you prescribe me some medicine for t

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Connect please ...  Read More

I got stung by a bee/wasp a week ago. The swelling and redness has improved, but now there is a white-ish pus-filled center. Should I be worried?

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It is likely that the lesion is infected. You will require a TT injection if you haven't had it within 6 months. You will require antibiotics, antacids, antihistamine, painkiller and a topical antisep ...  Read More

I got bitten by something while camping. It's really itchy and swollen. Could it be an acid fly? What should I do? I don't have access to a doctor.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My left under arm is very itchy, painful, swollen and scaly with watery discharge... Giving pic below

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Don't worry. Your condition can be treated. You can consult the doctor online or visit our clinic so that we can check your condition and advice you the treatment accordingly. ...  Read More

I am a feeding mother , I was biten by wasp , Can I continue feeding ? Or I need to put T.T for this?

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ...  Read More

Should I breastfeed my baby after a wasp sting it affect my one month old baby. Please give prevention

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Yes u can continue breastfeeding no need to stop feeding If u have itching and pain u can take -- ...  Read More

Last week my breast around ie around the nipples it was itching for whole week and this week it started getting swollen and itchiness is reduced though.

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Pls connect for online consultation,prescription for treatment ...  Read More

I am suffering from itchy swollen rashes all over my body every night.It has happened for more than a month now.Took cetrizine but to no avail.Please help.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this rashes.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for deta ...  Read More

What should be first aid for wasp bites.what to do to get relief from pain of wasp bites.please reply.

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Apply ice pack to prevent swelling. Tab cetgel od ,Tab decdan bd for 3 days ...  Read More

My mother is suffering from strong pain in the area between chest and stomach (around diaphragm) with fever and headaches coming and going. She is also feeling sting like sensation all over the body. Kindly suggest

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Need to history and evaluation ...  Read More

I have got two insect stings on my arm..the area got swollen and purple in some time and there was sharp pain.in the morning it has become red and swelling and pain is still there..two stings are there with white head..each sting has 2 marks close to one another.

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This looks like blister beetle dermatitis. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

My foreskin is itchy swollen has a blain which now appears like a cut on my skin. More Itchy at nights. Little painful. What this could be doc?

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It appears to be fungal infection. Show to a doctor and take treatment. ...  Read More

I have an itchy and swollen nipple. I’ve tried to put on vaslaine and moisturiser to help relive the itchiness as well as Eleuphrat which helped to relieve the itchiness for a few days. What can I do to stop it?

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Hello It can be mastitis Nothing to worry I can write prescription for you Thank you ...  Read More

My nipple has been swollen and itchy for the past few months. When I put moisturiser or Vaseline on it to stop the itchiness, yellow discharge will come out. I’ve tried to put on Eleuphrat which helped stop the itchiness for a few days.

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Please consult a lady doctor Skin specialist . ...  Read More

I was stung by a bee on the finger two days ago and my whole hand is still really swollen and red

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I would advise you to visit the nearest casualty at the earliest. You require to get an antihistamine injection at the earliest and if remove the stinger if present. You will also require to take anti ...  Read More

Hello, Like 3 days ago i was sitting and a wasp stung me in the upper arm. And since im from a farm im pretty used to it and did not care. But for the first time it actually swollen up, like a big circle atleast 5cm in diameter. After that there was a pimple in the mid. It popped the same night. Now i have a small wound which closes, heals? i guess

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Hello I understand your concern We have many good homeopathic medicines for this condition to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional medicines P ...  Read More

I get patches of itchy skin which leaves behind marks and rashes. Also my upper lips get swollen up. What should i do?

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It seems U r suffering from urticaria which often gets stimulated by a number of things like some food particles which u r allergic to. Get a skin prick test done And start anti histamines after s ...  Read More

I got stung by what I'm guessing was a wasp. I rubbed metal on it and applied ice. But now the surrounding area is getting swollen and red.

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Take an Avil tablet. If you are not feeling better pls consult a specialist ...  Read More

For a while i have had a bad smell coming from my discharge, and occasionally it becomes itchy and stings when i pee.

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its imp to know whether you r married/lost virginity as if so you can have vaginitis/cervicitis.so better visit some gynecologist... (most probably it could be trichomonas infection as per your sympt ...  Read More

Hi I got stung by an unknown insect while I was riding my bike, soon the area had a swellings. Lips is swollen badly. Have applied ice at regular intervals. Please help.

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Pl do not apply lips.i suggest homoeo doctor consult. ...  Read More

My eyes are nowadays almost always itchy and after unable to control scratching them, they become swollen and red and pains. Please advice

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Suggestive of allergic reactions to dust,pollen or cosmetics... Consult nearest opthalmologist they will help you further ...  Read More

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