i got stung by a wasp..what do i do?

Question

my whole hand is swelled up?

Answer 1

Take benedryl and if you are having pain, take tylenol.

Answer 2

Bee and Wasp Stings Treatment- Self-Care at Home

Remove any stingers remaining in the skin (most likely from bees) immediately. Some experts recommend scraping out the stinger with a credit card. However, it is probably more important to get the stinger out as quickly as possible than to be overly concerned about how it is removed.


Application of ice to the sting site may provide some mild relief. Ice may be applied for 20 minutes every hour as needed. Cloth should be placed between the ice and skin to avoid freezing the skin.


Consider taking an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or a nonsedating one such as loratadine (Claritin) for itching.


Consider taking ibuprofen (Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain relief as needed.


Wash the sting site with soap and water. Place an antibiotic ointment on the sting site.


If it has been more than 10 years since your last tetanus booster, get a booster within the next few days.


Most insect stings require no additional medical care. More serious reactions may need immediate medical care.


If you have been stung by a bee or wasp and have previously had a serious allergic reaction, seek medical attention. Consider taking an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or a nonsedating one such as loratadine (Claritin) as soon as possible. If any allergic symptoms develop, consider using the epinephrine part of an emergency allergy kit (EpiPen) if previously prescribed by a doctor.


http://firstaid.webmd.com/bee_and_wasp_stings_treatment_firstaid.htm

I hope this helps! :)

Answer 3

make a paste of meat tenderizer and water and apply it to the area that was stung. if your hand swells up you need to get a shot from the doctor, you are probably allergic to the bee stings

Answer 4

I hear a tea bag works. I used that remedy once. I bold some water and put the tea bag in it and then cooled it in the refrig. You might try the freezer to cool it faster but don't freeze it. Put it on the bit and hold it here. It should take the sting out. Sorry......

Answer 5

Make a paste out of meat tenderizer and a little bit of water. Apply it to the sting and leave it on for at least five minutes.

Answer 6

well i get stung all the time lolz cuz im allways outside and i put ice on it to take the swelling down... ice usuallt takes the stinger out to.

Answer 7

you're probably alergic to them

crush up asprin and use water to turn it into a lumpy paste

put it on and let it dry for about 15 min.

if that does not work go to the doctor and have it checked out

Answer 8

just leave it. that happered to my sis and the swelling went down in a couple of days on its own

Answer 9

hahahhahaaha!ii never been stung by a bee

Answer 10

put a penny on the sting it will draw out the infection. or put Tylenol w/water on it.