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I got stung by some insect (i guessed a bee or wasp?) while riding on my bike two days ago. it was a bit painful for maybe an hour after the sting, bu

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Bites: Bites from bee or other hymenoptera species usually hurt. Benadryl, cool compress and NSAID. As long as it is not swelling more or you are not having any other symptoms such as breathing problems this should resolve.

Answered 4/14/2020

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