Question 1

how long will swelling from yellow jacket sting last?

Accepted Answer

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

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?

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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 skin) and letting the fluid out.  Do not remove the top skin, it will peel off later.

If they do not bother you they can be left alone and will eventually drain and dry up.

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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

Accepted 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 still there if it was honeybee.You can take over the counter Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for itching&amp;consult your doctorYou will  need rx and advice for future stings if it ever happens as it can give you bad reaction.You will need epipen to prevent acute reaction/Breath

Question 5

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

Accepted 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 you may need antibiotics or further measures.

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?

Accepted 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 visit to your doctor.

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.

Accepted 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 Facility immediately.

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?

Accepted Answer

Yellow Jacket / bee: Yellow jackets can sting  AND bite. Marked pain  &amp; significant itching may be experienced for 1 to 2 hours. Lesser pain / tenderness can take several days to resolve. Swelling may continue to ^ after 24 hours. Swelling usually resolves within a week with redness lasting around 3 days.  Can try Tylenol, (acetaminophen) aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling. Make paste of 2 parts baking soda &amp; 1 part

Question 9

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

Accepted 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 (diphenhydramine) will help the allergic response. In rare instances, people can have a life threatening reaction (anaphylaxis) and need immediate medical attention (epinephrine), but as you are online looking for answers i'm sure that is not the case.

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 the injury to bring healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away.  The key is to do things that reduce the parts of inflammation such as ice, compression, elevation and antiinflammatory medications in the first 24hrs.

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How long will swelling from yellow jacket sting last?

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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?

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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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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

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

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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?

A member asked:

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.

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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?

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

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Most trusted means to reduce swelling from a bee sting?

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