Yellow jacket bee sting swelling

Question 1

How long will swelling from yellow jacket sting last?

Answer

Depends on severity: Of rxn. Swelling from a large local reaction can last for 48 hours up to one week.

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Question 2

My toe swelled up after a yellow jacket sting four days ago.now the swelling is down but there are two blister-likebubbles. should i pop them or leave?

Answer

Either way: If the blisters bother you they can be drained. If you use a sterile needle the blister can be drained by slowly sticking the blister(but not the ski... Read More

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Leave them Alone!: Do not pop the blisters. The resultant toxin from the blister will cause a skin infection called cellulitis. Also, the bacterial from the sting will... Read More

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Pop: You can open the blister but do not remove it. Let the blister cover remain.You may cover with a band-aid.

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Question 3

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?

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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Question 4

I got stung by a yellow jacket 6 days ago on my lower ankle and my leg is swelled up to my knee and is very ichy and red. there is also a bruise about 4 inches around the sting on all sides. i been icing all day and night but the swelling hasn't gotten be

Answer

Angioedema : You have allergic reaction to yellow jacket bite.It caused Angioedema and itching. It has been six days and swelling is still there.Stinger may be st... Read More

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Question 5

Should you have pain and severe swelling after being stung in the ear by a yellow jacket over 7 days ago?

Answer

Get exam: a week is aliterate long. Is the stinger still in your ear? Should be examined to prevent permanent damage to ear cartilage I.e. Cauliflower ear. As y... Read More

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Question 6

A yellow jacket stung me a week ago and the area is a huge circular bruise with a hole where it stung me ....no swelling. should i go to the doctor?

Answer

Monitor infection: The bruising you are experiencing is likely a result of the normal healing process, however ulcers, pain, fever, drainage or redness should prompt a v... Read More

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Question 7

I was stung in the front/top of the head by a yellow jacket 2 days ago and now i have swelling in front of my ear at the top of the jaw.

Answer

Unrelated: Probably coincidental but unrelated. Swilling in front of ear, however, should be evaluated immediately. Please see your GP or go to an Urgent Care ... Read More

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Question 8

What to do if i got stung by a bee or yellow jacket i'm not sure if i got it yesterday and it's swelled up. it's on my ring finger btw. any help?

Answer

Yellow Jacket / bee: Yellow jackets can sting AND bite. Marked pain & significant itching may be experienced for 1 to 2 hours. Lesser pain / tenderness can take seve... Read More

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Question 9

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

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 (diph... Read More

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Question 10

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 t... Read More

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Yellow jacket bee sting swelling

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My toe swelled up after a yellow jacket sting four days ago.now the swelling is down but there are two blister-likebubbles. should i pop them or leave?

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?

I got stung by a yellow jacket 6 days ago on my lower ankle and my leg is swelled up to my knee and is very ichy and red. there is also a bruise about 4 inches around the sting on all sides. i been icing all day and night but the swelling hasn't gotten be

Should you have pain and severe swelling after being stung in the ear by a yellow jacket over 7 days ago?

A yellow jacket stung me a week ago and the area is a huge circular bruise with a hole where it stung me ....no swelling. should i go to the doctor?

I was stung in the front/top of the head by a yellow jacket 2 days ago and now i have swelling in front of my ear at the top of the jaw.

What to do if i got stung by a bee or yellow jacket i'm not sure if i got it yesterday and it's swelled up. it's on my ring finger btw. any help?

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

Most trusted means to reduce swelling from a bee sting?

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