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I have been inflicted with stung yesterday morning on my finger and my finger and hand is swelled up. it won't go down. how can i get it down ?

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Dr. John Feola answered

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ALLERGIC RX: You may be having an allergic reaction to the sting. you need to be examined. Treatment options may be a course of prednisone , Zyrtec& Zantac (ranitidine).( to block both histamine receptors) Seek prompt attention is symptoms persist or worsen

Answered 5/25/2015

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A member asked:

I have been inflicted with stung yesterday morning on my finger and my finger and hand is swelled up. it won't go down. how can i get it down ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Feola answered

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