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I was stung by a hornet 4 hours ago in the back, now my whole left side hurts and is red what should i do? i'm taking doxycycline hyclate 100 mg

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Hornet sting: Clean with soap ; warm water. Apply ice in 10 minute. Increments; alternating 10 on ; 10 off. Tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling. Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda ; 1 part water ; apply. Obtain medical care due to large area of redness/pain. Throat, airway or tongue swelling – call 911. If a >.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I was stung by a hornet 4 hours ago in the back, now my whole left side hurts and is red what should i do? i'm taking doxycycline hyclate 100 mg

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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