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I have been inflicted with stung on my big toe by a wasp and now my whole foot and ankle is swollen, is this normal?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Wasp : No - seek help at an er straight away . Although you don't say when this happened , it is definitely not normal.

Dr Oberman agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Not at all: You need to take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and monitor closely or go to the emergency room....You are having an allergic reaction....This could be very dangerous...

Answered 3/18/2017

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