Question 1

i had a caterpillar sting and its not healing?

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Caterpillar sting: Get medical care if effected area is not healing or you develop signs of infection.

Question 2

i got a caterpillar sting and its not healing. what to do?

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Caterpillar Sting: Get medical care if effected area is not healing or you develop signs of infection.

Question 3

what is the treatment for  wasp stings?

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Benadryl, (diphenhydramine)ice, epi: For local reactions Benadryl and ice will help.  Tylenol (acetaminophen) would be reasonable for pain.  However, if there is a systemic reaction (hives, breathing difficulty, faintness), then Epinephrine (epi-pen and others) should be given im and the patient should go to the er. For patients with systemic reactions venom immunotherapy (desensitization) is strongly recommended.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for scorpion sting?

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Symptomatic: Most scorpions in my area are non-venomous. So i would check with your doctor regarding how dangerous scorpions are in your area. But most can be managed with a cool pack and benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Question 5

what is the best treatment for centipede sting?

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Treat symptoms: With a centipede bite it will likely be a very irritating reaction locally to the skin. Would recommend cortisone cream and try to keep wound clean with antibiotic ointment or cream. If severe see your doctor.

Question 6

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my stinging urination?

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See physician: This could be a urinary tract infection which needs to be diagnosed and treated by your physician. If it is due to another cause-you still need diagnosis and treatment from your physician. Drink lots of water until you're able to see the physician.

Question 7

longtime typist. had small sphere in wrist on side of pinky popped on its own. stinging, pain lifting what could it have been? does it need treatment?

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Ruptured gangl. cyst: You probably ruptured a benign ganglion cyst of wrist.
No treatment needed now-it will just get better. Ganglion cysts are common in the wrist due to repetitive motion.

Question 8

which treatment for wasp stings is the very best?

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Wasp stings: 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.   Need a tetanus shot every 10 years. Throat, airway, mouth swelling? Call 911!

Question 9

how to know what is best treatment for wasp stings?

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Meat tenderizer: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with a credit card.  Clean area with soap & warm water.  Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda & 1 part water & apply.  Or:  apply an enzyme based meat tenderizer in a poultice & wrap area.  Or:  mix water & activated charcoal into a paste & apply.Throat, airway or tongue  swelling – call 911.

Question 10

please tell me all treatment for insect bites and stings?

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Do you have an hour?: There are so many ways to treat depending on severity and other individual medical factors that there is no way to fully describe them here.  However, generally, treat with pain or itch control medicines like ibuprofen, tylenol, (acetaminophen) benadryl, and Hydrocortisone creams and watch for signs of infection progressing.

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