A member asked:

I got stung by a bee yesterday and it is still swollen should i participate at soccer practice today or sit out? what should i do for the sting

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Dr. answered

Bee Sting: Usually it is a self limiting problem and you can still attend the soccer practice unless the pain and discomfort gets worse with activity Simple pain killer might help Try to avoid scratching it as you might bring in infection If it gets bigger or redder or more painful, you might need to see your doctor to rule out an infection

Answered 11/13/2016

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Dr. Ahimsa porter Sumchai md answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Large Local Reaction: You probably are experiencing what is called a large local reaction to an insect sting. It can last for several days, especially if you did not remove the bee remnants and wash and ice the site. There is no reason why you can't play soccer. There are many ways to treat the sting. Traditional methods include Benadryl itch cream, steroid creams and calamine lotion. You can also use honey!

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