Ok. Last night I got stung by a bee on the foot (which im allergic to bees) and my foot has swelled up two times it size. What should I do to take the swelling away?
Thanks!!
2007-07-08 14:57:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
If you are allergic you need to go see a doctor ASAP.
Otherwise take on OTC antihistamine and ice the area. If it is still swollen 48 hours after sting, go see a doctor.
2007-07-08 15:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orally take antihistamine like Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) it's cheap and good to have around.
Topically use a steroid cream (cortisone).
I'm seriously allergic, my throat swells up and ****. I haven't always been, it used to just swell up like you explained. Allergies can develop or get worse as one ages, so maybe tell your doctor so he can prescribe you an Epi-pen.
2007-07-08 15:07:58 · answer #2 · answered by blas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
intermittent ice packs cool it then take it off also benadryl helps as well as ibuprofen to reduce swelling and Apinol is very good as well best of luck
2007-07-08 15:09:10 · answer #3 · answered by pnkgirl1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you need to take for the swelling is Benedryl. I hope this will help and I hope you will feel better.
2007-07-08 17:55:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antihistamine tablet such as polaramine will help - if this doesn't you may need steroids.
2007-07-08 15:02:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋