Question 1

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.

Question 2

please tell me home treatment of insect bites and stings?

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Use EpiPEN, (epinephrine) go to ER: You may have no problem with this, but if you have an allergy or you think you do, my advice is to get to an er asap.  They will give you Epinephrine so you don't go into anaphylactic shock, which can close your airway and kill you.  After this episode is over, you might want to see your doctor and get an epipen, (epinephrine) which is a shot of Epinephrine you can give yourself quick if this happens again.

Question 3

is there an ointment i can but on a general insect sting / bite?

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Yes: Calendula cream or ointment may help soothe and heal the bite.  You can find it in any health food store.

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?

Accepted Answer

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

what is the treatment for bee sting?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most people who are stung by bees just get a red, swollen itchy "bump" in the area...Wshing it right away..Using ice...Applying cortisone cream and taking an antihistamine usually provides relief. 
If you have bee sting allergy you can have more serious symptoms(hives all over, asthma, trouble breathing etc..) if you have these  see an allergist asap.

Question 9

what is the treatment for bee stings?

Accepted Answer

Depends: For local reaction use a cold compress, elevation, acetaminophen. For large local reaction - like the entire arm - do the same. You can add an antihistamine like allegra (fexofenadine). For an allergic reaction - hives all over, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, feeling faint or loss of consciousness, give epinephrine, albuterol, elevate feet, loosen clothes, & call 911. Later see an allergist for testing.

Question 10

what is the treatment for  wasp stings?

Accepted Answer

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.

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