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How to treat red ant stings?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ant Stings: Fire ant stings inject solenopsin - an alkaloid venom. A fire ant is the gift that keeps on giving – as 1 ant can repeatedly sting you in different locations. Apply a 1 to 1 mix of baking soda & water to decrease pain & reaction. Or try paste of water & meat tenderizer, Benadryl for itching or tylenol (acetaminophen) or nsaid's for pain. Call 911 for allergic rxn.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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