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Anonymous asked in HealthOther - Health · 1 decade ago

Stung by a yellowjacket.. Please Help!

On saturday morning i got stung by a yellowjacket. I had never had a bad reaction before and the swelling, which was minimal, usually went away by the next day. I got stung on my leg and now i think ive had a reaction bc the place where it bit me is huge! its all red and itchy and has purple in the middle. it been getting worse everyday. the stinger if def out.

what is this? am i allergic to bees? is it an ifection? anything would be helpful thanks. also i got stung by one on thursday and had a worse than usual reaction but nothing like this.

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    You might be allergic. Generally if someone is allergic to bees or wasps, it doesn't happen with the first sting. The reaction tends to worsen with time. If you get stung again and have a similar reaction with swelling and all (or if the swelling on your leg doesn't go down soon) get to the clinic and have them check you out. If they think that you are allergic, they may prescribe an epi pen for if you get stung again to prevent anaphalaxis. For now you should be fine, but just watch out.

    Source(s): I'm allergic :(
  • pisa
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    To be on the risk-free area you spot a physician approximately it and to confirm you're no longer allergic to the Yellow Jacket sting. in case you have Benedryl that would artwork and additionally a ice p.c... the ice p.c.. will take the discomfort out of the part. Yellow Jackets will sting stressful and whilst the part it does harm for a protracted time. i'm allergic to them and that i understand the way it feels and it is not relaxing getting stung by way of them. attempt the ice p.c.. to work out if which will help. i'm hoping that's going to experience extra powerful. i'm hoping this might help.

  • pj
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    well you were stung thursday then on saterday both worse than normale reaction you need to take a benadryle you need to see a doctor so they can help determin e the treatment in case you are alergic

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