I was stung by a wasp three days ago and now its even more swollen than it was before. It itches terribly and has spread to the upper part of my arm; is this normal?
2006-07-19 04:38:50 · 20 answers · asked by morningdove_84 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
No. Is the stinger out? As a precaution, take the recommended dose of Benadryl, or its generic equivalent, Diphenhydramine. That should take care of the problem... this time.
Call your doctor, and describe your symptoms honestly. He will ask you a series of questions that will help him better understand your reaction to the sting. Answer them truthfully. This is important.
He may prescribe an Epi-pen, which is an auto injector containing epinephrine, a form of adreneline. He will instruct you in its use and storage. Your next reaction will most likely be worse, and you should be prepared. Anaphylaxis is not to be fooled with. If you feel nauseated, short of breath or a "tightness" in your throat, those are sure signs of the onset of anaphylactic shock, which can result in death. I don't have room for the rest of the lesson here, but there are tons of web sites where you can get detailed information. Just Google "anaphylaxis", and you'll be on your way.
2006-07-19 04:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by exretainedff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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That's happened to me a couple of times. It was probably a yellow jacket. One hit my finger when I was mowing the lawn.Soon my lips felt numb and my ears felt hot. I called the Dr and he said that unless I felt like my throat was closing then I should go get some benedryl. My arm swelled up to the elbow but slowly went back to normal within a few days. I would call the Dr just in case but I wouldn't really worry too much about it.It will go down.
2006-07-19 04:46:08 · answer #4 · answered by charlie_the_carpenter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On me a wasp sting usually only hurts/itches the first day or so. But occasionally they do last longer than that, a week or so. I have done nothing other than itch cream and it eventually went away. I didn't have spreading, but a big red lump that itched like crazy. The spreading concerns me.
2006-07-19 04:46:52 · answer #5 · answered by Mandalawind 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it should be normal. ..unless it keep happening even after weeks or several days..
use common salt and rub the area of skin stung by the wasp.
Also check carefully if the sting was removed properly..
take care!
2006-07-19 04:41:32 · answer #6 · answered by AST 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
itching and swelling is normal but it should not spread. go see a doctor asap you might be allergic to the wasp sting.
2006-07-19 04:41:00 · answer #7 · answered by Jeff L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you were highly allergic, you would have had an immediate response. Swelling is normal. If it does continue to get worse, see your doctor. In the meantime, apply topical ointments or take benadryl to help.
2006-07-19 04:41:15 · answer #8 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is normal, you got stung by a f*ckin wasp! it'll do that. you shouldn't have to go to the doctor unless it is still getting worse by saturday.
2006-07-19 04:43:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its an allergic reaction,and as wasps are dirty insects you could also have an infection there.bathe wound with vinegar and take benadryl,if no better in 12hrs see a doctor
2006-07-19 04:42:14 · answer #10 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋