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Wasp sting hives
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 40 years experience
Yes: common to feel this for few days, better rest, check your blood pressure, could be a side effect of antihistaminic you might be on, please see an alle... Read More
2.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 69-year-old female asked:
Dr. Antoanella Calameanswered
Dermatology 19 years experience
See a dermatologist: Since the hives have been there for such a long time i recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you somethin... Read More
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 40 years experience
Please go to ER: That's a bad reaction to wasp sting, it might progress, keep epipen handy,and keep taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) better go to ER, and fix an appoi... Read More
3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 10 years experience
Insect allergy..: Agree with Dr Al Hegab. It is important to know that bee allergy (which commonly occurs with wasps and other stinging insects) can be deadly. Hives ... Read More
3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Arthur Balinanswered
Dermatology 47 years experience
Wasp sting: If you are allergic to a wasp sting and you have an anaphylactic reaction to the sting you could die that is why they have the bee sting epi pens th... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Wasp Sting: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with credit card. Clean area with soap & warm water. Apply ice in 10 min. increments; alternating ... Read More
4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Novickanswered
Allergy and Immunology 43 years experience
Not usually: A sting might cause a local infection if the area wasn't cleaned well soon after the sting and was later frequently scratched.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitzanswered
Dermatology 19 years experience
Severe reaction: Some people have anaphylactic reactions to bites...If you suspect this see your doctor who may prescribe an epi pen for you to carry. Severe swelling,... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 57 years experience
Wasp sting: Sorry to hear and know it really hurts. Apply cold compress and call you Dr. office for advice. They know you best.
649 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raymond Blairanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Yes: Topical steroid ointment such as hydrocortisone should help reduce itching.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 56 years experience
Possibly: Any time there is a break in the integument (skin and mucous membranes) bacteria may be introduced into the break, but wasp stings seldom result in se... Read More
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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