Question 1

i got stung by yellow jacket 2 weeks ago. there is still small bump not red but started itching yesterday. no dark spot?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: Watch for signs of infection such as drainage and redness. In the meantime, an antihistamine may relieve itching.

Question 2

stung by a yellow jacket, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Yellow Jacket: 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. Throat, airway, mouth swelling? Call 911!

Question 3

stung by a yellow jacket. what should i do?

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Yellow jacket: Clean area w soap &amp; 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 &amp; 1 part water &amp; apply. Need tetanus shot every 10 years. Throat, airway, mouth swelling or difficulty breathing? Call 911!

Question 4

what allergic reactions could my child get if he gets stung by a yellow jacket?

Accepted Answer

Yellow jacket sting: Yellow jacket sting can cause localised reaction with refness, burning, pain and itching and sometoimnes infectioin sets in. But this is less worrisome than the systemic reaction one can get with breathign difficulty, tongue swelling and in sever cases airway obstruction. If u know u have allergic reacctin before, you should always carry an epi-pen with you when u go outdoors.

Question 5

i got stung by a yellow jacket yesterday and i am allergic. i took benadryl (diphenhydramine) every 4 hours and put ice on it. it stung me above my elbow. the swollen h?

Accepted Answer

Likely ok: You have passed the danger period for anaphylaxis to the sting and can expect some local swelling for a few more days.  If you do have anaphylaxis to a stinging insect, you need to consider getting tested by an allergist and obtain allergy shots to protect yourself. At the least , have adrenaline injectors available at all times.

Question 6

my 4 year old got stung by a yellow jacket 3 weeks ago and the spot is still red and scabbed and she says it still hurts. should she see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any problem that's going on for three weeks without getting better warrants an evaluation.

Question 7

i got stung by a yellow jacket yesterday on my left leg. it still hurts terribly and swollen and itchy...also have pain on left arm. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Leg got stung, will gradually be less painful day-by-day. Can rub with a cortisone or with a wet (uncoated or chewable) aspirin. Arm pain not related.

Question 8

i was stung by a yellow jacket on my eye wednesday.been taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) and putting ice on it. how long until it heals?

Accepted Answer

Treating bee sting: You're doing the right treatment for your bee sting.  Typically this will take up to a week to heal completely.

Question 9

i got stung by a yellow jacket hornet yesterday on my right upper arm. it itches, and is warm. i have a red area that could be spreading a small bit. i have been applying hydrocortizone and neosporin. is it normal that it is warm to the touch?

Accepted Answer

: I wouldn't be concerned about a little warmth but spreading redness and significant burning discomfort would be concerning for development of cellulitis which would require a visit to a physician and treatment with an appropriate oral antibiotic with follow-up care as well.

Question 10

stung by a yellow jacket on my eyebrow, no swelling redness or sting marks but pain 3+ hours later.no sign of allergic reaction.  should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

No: Anaphylactic reactions take place within 15 minutes or so. Pain is response sting venom. It should resolve without medications

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I got stung by yellow jacket 2 weeks ago. there is still small bump not red but started itching yesterday. no dark spot?

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Stung by a yellow jacket, what to do?

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Stung by a yellow jacket. what should i do?

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What allergic reactions could my child get if he gets stung by a yellow jacket?

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I got stung by a yellow jacket yesterday and i am allergic. i took benadryl (diphenhydramine) every 4 hours and put ice on it. it stung me above my elbow. the swollen h?

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My 4 year old got stung by a yellow jacket 3 weeks ago and the spot is still red and scabbed and she says it still hurts. should she see a doctor?

A member asked:

I got stung by a yellow jacket yesterday on my left leg. it still hurts terribly and swollen and itchy...also have pain on left arm. is that normal?

A member asked:

I was stung by a yellow jacket on my eye wednesday.been taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) and putting ice on it. how long until it heals?

A member asked:

I got stung by a yellow jacket hornet yesterday on my right upper arm. it itches, and is warm. i have a red area that could be spreading a small bit. i have been applying hydrocortizone and neosporin. is it normal that it is warm to the touch?

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Stung by a yellow jacket on my eyebrow, no swelling redness or sting marks but pain 3+ hours later.no sign of allergic reaction. should i be worried?

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