Question 1

i got a bee sting on the top of my finger and 1 day later my hand is swelling up. is this normal? how can i get the swelling down?

Accepted Answer

Diphenhydramine: A day has passed, which tells me you are not experiencing a life threatening allergy (it does happen, called anaphylaxis). If having breathing difficulty see an md, otherwise make sure stinger is out, and take 25-50 mg of Diphenhydramine (otc benadryl), it is very good at reducing swelling due to allergy. It will make you drowsy, so be aware. Good luck!

Question 2

what do for a bee sting swelling?

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): If not seriously allergic to bee stings, the best immediate thing to do would be to take 25 mg of Diphenhydramine (benadryl).

Question 3

what help swelling go down from bee sting?

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Ice and..: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Advil. Each will help with the swelling. Use over the counter medications for this and dose based on your weight.

Question 4

how can i relieve swelling from a bee sting?

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Scrape area with : Some thing flat like a credit card to remove the stinger. Wash with warm water and soap. You can apply a 1 to 1 mix of baking soda and water to the area. Cool compresses also help.

Question 5

what works against swelling from a bee sting?

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Bee Sting: You can also use an ice pack to help with swelling. Put a cloth towel between the ice and the skin and do not let the ice stay on the skin for longer than 20 minutes. Letting ice sit directly on the skin or keeping ice on too long can result in frostbite from the ice pack. Make sure you remove the stinger.

Question 6

what can i do to reduce the swelling of a bee sting?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): If you do not have impaired breathing (which you should call 911 with), it is very normal to have mild allergies to stings. 25-50 mg of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will help the allergic response. In rare instances, people can have a life threatening reaction (anaphylaxis) and need immediate medical attention (epinephrine), but as you are online looking for answers i'm sure that is not the case.

Question 7

most trusted means to reduce swelling from a bee sting?

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Quick fix: When our bodies sustain an injury, the immediate response is inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling). This is the body increasing the blood flow to the injury to bring healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away.  The key is to do things that reduce the parts of inflammation such as ice, compression, elevation and antiinflammatory medications in the first 24hrs.

Question 8

can you tell me how could i stop the swelling of a bee sting?

Accepted Answer

Remove stinger ASAP: By scraping along edge of skin w credit card. Clean area w soap ; warm water. Apply ice in 10 min. Increments (10 on/10 off). Can try tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling. Make paste of 2 parts baking soda ; 1 part water ; apply. Need tetanus shot every 10 years. Throat, airway, mouth swelling or difficulty breathing? Call 911!

Question 9

what works most effectively to take out swelling from a bee sting?

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Sharp edge: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with credit card.  Clean area with soap & warm water.  Apply ice in 10 min. Increments; alternating 10 on & 10 off.   You can take tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling.  Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda & 1 part water & apply.   Or you can apply a meat tenderizer poultice to the area. Throat, airway, mouth swelling? Call 911!

Question 10

what should i do if i have a bee sting and the swelling wont go down?

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The depends on how: Long it has been ; the degree of swelling. Swelling with wasp ; bee stings can sometimes continue for over 24 hours. If a single sting has marked swelling (greater than 4 inches or size of baseball) which is not reducing than medical evaluation is encouraged. In the mean time apply ice for 10 minute intervals (10 on and then 10 off).

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