I just got a wasp sting on my toe and OW! It hurts. I cannot find an asprin, and I an not allergic. Can someone help here?
2007-06-18 00:00:34 · 10 answers · asked by Mr. S 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Vinegar.
2007-06-18 00:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by allears 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 once 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) 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 immunization, 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) 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.
Hope this helps!
2007-06-18 00:05:07 · answer #2 · answered by p37ry 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Meat tenderizer mixed with water as a paste and rubbed onto the area.
Also
Tobacco moistened with spit.(works best) Just put a wad on the sting ,
Ice,
ambesol (for tooth pain works by reducing the pain. .
2007-06-18 00:11:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar. On the sting site, don't drink it!! Although I'm sure it wouldn't harm you if you did.
Vinegar for Wasps, Bicarb of soda for Bees
2007-06-18 00:04:54 · answer #4 · answered by piano_kath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wet it a little and put some salt on it, it should draw the hurt out!
2007-06-18 00:22:47 · answer #5 · answered by B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try tea tree oil - apparently its a natural antiseptic.
2007-06-18 00:50:33 · answer #6 · answered by lily9 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use apis melifica homeopathic ointment.
2007-06-18 05:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont be worry about it.bcoz itis scientifically proved that,it reduces the blood pressure.
2007-06-18 00:12:52 · answer #8 · answered by puspa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good ol' ice
2007-06-18 00:03:23 · answer #9 · answered by Man Hands 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
urinate on it that might help. Some say tobacco helps chewing tobacco just spit on it
2007-06-18 00:04:41 · answer #10 · answered by Davetheman 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋