last night and my hole hand is completely swollen, i cant make a fist and i need to know if theres any way i can reduce the swelling. thanx
2006-08-24 15:47:13 · 8 answers · asked by blueflame_hustler 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
my hand is red and stiff
2006-08-24 16:39:08 · update #1
It sounds like you are having an allergic reaction. Try and take some Benadryl. Also, you can use cortisone on the affected area to take away the itch, as well as an ice pack. It may even help to mix a little baking soda and water..apply as a thick layer. If you have any symptoms such as breathing difficulty or scratchy throat, go to the ER asap..it could be the sign of anaphylactic shock.
2006-08-24 15:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hope you don't have any rings on. If you do, then try to get them off. Since this happened yesterday, the home remedies that you would do (at the time of the sting) probably wont work as well.Keep your hand elevated and at night prop it up on a pillow. Warm compresses will help a little. If in the morning it is still really swollen I would let your doc. know. He can give you prescription med. if needed. Also, if it is red and painful then you may have more than the typical reaction to the sting. Defiantly call the doc. if that's the case.
2006-08-24 16:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by twildman22 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go see a doctor. People have been known to die suddenly. Red wasp stings are serious. Their venom is derived from crab spiders. Pack your hand in ice. Did you remove the stinger ? Do you have any Benadryl?
2006-08-24 15:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by MoonWoman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make a paste of baking soda and water...and let it sit as long as possible.
2006-08-24 15:50:15 · answer #4 · answered by Dorothy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you'v got good life insurance
2006-08-24 15:50:48 · answer #5 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it;s that big then you need to go to a clinic. ASAP you could be allergic, if so your lungs could shut down.
2006-08-24 15:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really need to see an health care professional
2006-08-24 15:51:37 · answer #7 · answered by Linda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to soak your hand in warm water and generously add apple cider vinegat. it kills the poison ans will heal you fastest.
2006-08-24 15:55:27 · answer #8 · answered by Pussycat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋