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A member asked:
Normally, how long would the swelling last after a wasp sting in the hand?
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Depends on type of : Wasp. Will provide info for yellow jacket which is a wasp. Yellow jackets can sting and bite. Marked pain ; 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.
Answered 10/3/2019
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