i was out in my barn, and my barn is in the middle of a field. It was at about 2:30pm. Could the bug possibly have been a velvet ant? my arm has been swelling for a 2 days now. I need to know if I have to take any medicines for it. The bug was about 1 inch long. It was about as big as a hornet but it's sting was much more powerful I think.
2007-06-24 15:27:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I would see the doctor. There's really no way for anybody to know what bug it was without actually seeing it. Maybe if you go to your doctor he/she will be able to figure out what type of bug it is and give you something to treat the swelling. It's possible it was a Pompilidae wasp - they are black with red wings and they are quite large, the sting is painful as well. Good Luck.
2007-06-24 15:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by Peatea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red Wasp...very bad...their stings are painful and terrible. You MIGHT want to take something for allergies...it'll make you sleepy but it'll help. Also get some ice on that bite.
2007-06-24 15:31:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yup, see a doctor!
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2007-06-24 15:34:47 · answer #3 · answered by Ol' Sasquatch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with that kind of swelling you need treatment, see a doctor as soon as possible.
2007-06-24 15:31:27 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is still swelling tomorrow call your doctor.
2007-06-24 15:31:12 · answer #5 · answered by greenfrogs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
can you find one to catch and take to Dr. with you =if not don't fret ,but go to Dr anyway ,especially with the swelling
2007-06-24 15:32:06 · answer #6 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could have been an alien. Have you been having chest pains and sudden cravings for large quantities for meat?
2007-06-24 15:31:34 · answer #7 · answered by dukeleto360 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
maby its a locust ? im not sure go to a doctor to be safe good luck
2007-06-24 15:32:00 · answer #8 · answered by bigkiller688 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
see a doctor.
2007-06-24 15:30:11 · answer #9 · answered by miss j 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no matter what it was, see a doctor now!
2007-06-24 15:30:35 · answer #10 · answered by chazta01 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋