Bee sting!!?!


Question:

Bee sting!!?

I got stung by a bee yesterday in my foot above my heel and today it's starting to itch and there is a rash that almost loops around my foot. it itches when i walk on it and its never happened to me before when i have gotten stung by a bee. idk if im alllergic now to them or if i need to do something about this. i need your help, thanx


Answers:

I would think if you were severly allergic, then serious symptoms such as problems breathing would have surfaced by now.

Swelling, redness, itching, etc. are normal for many people after a bee sting. However, it should subside within a couple of days. If not you may get an infection, especially if the stinger is still in the skin.

Various skin lotions can be used to reduce itch, swelling, and pain. For example, calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream, or combination creams that contain an antihistamine, an analgesic, and a corticosteroid are often useful. There are also over-the-counter skin products specifically designed for the treatment of minor symptoms.




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