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I got stung at 12pm by a wasp or bee now its 1am and my foot has swollen and can't walk on it . what can i do im on holidays atm?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

SOAK: in warm water...apply a POULTICE of BAKING SODA (Make a "paste" and apply on the area where the STINGER is probably still lodged...wait until the paste hardens then soak it off> ICE may help both the swelling and the pain so after you do the above use local ice and elevate the foot!Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 7/18/2018

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