How to treat a wasp sting on the tongue?

Question

How to treat a wasp sting on the tongue?

Answer 1

suck ice cubes to try and keep swelling down to a minimum.

but if the tongue still swells with the ice  go straight to a&e as this can block the airways.

Answer 2

what you doing eating wasps?

think like any other sting, first, make sure you not allergic to wasp stings.

if you are worried ring the doctor and ask for advice.

my advice is, please don't eat wasps. lol

Answer 3

idk but interested in how it got there in the first place. good luck!

Answer 4

The same way you treat any other wasp sting.

How to treat an insect bite or sting

Remove the sting. Use tweezers to prise it out or scrape it off with your fingernail, or a credit card. Do not attempt to press out the sting, as this will only help the poison spread under the skin.

Wash the bite with soap and water, then cool off the skin with ice cubes or an ice-pack that has been wrapped in a cloth or thin towel. Rest the affected area and elevate it if possible to prevent excessive swelling. Do this immediately after the victim has been stung.

If necessary, use a painkilling cream or gel or an antihistamine to soothe the itch. If you or a member of your family are allergic to insect bites, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before going on holiday. They may tell you to take an antihistamine with you in tablet form; or Adrenaline or as an EpiPen injection. If so, make sure you ask how to use them correctly.

Anyone who gets a rash or an itch requiring medical treatment, or who may simply feel unwell following a bite or sting should not drive, as there is a risk of passing out. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

Answer 5

Best to go to A & E dept, they`ll know best.

Answer 6

I assume if it's you then you are not having any breathing problems.

Since wasps don't leave their stings in then there is nothing to try and get out.

First be aware there is likely  to be some local swelling.. so watch out for any difficulty breathing or swallowing .



2 rinse the mouth out with vinegar if you can manage it.  Take so antihistamine to reduce the swelling.. simple paracetamol for pain and plenty of  fluids, ice cream or ice lollies.

It is going to be tender and slight local swelling for up to 48 hrs.. repeat the antihistamine as required..

Any signs of breathing problems call either 911 or 999 depending on the country your in.

Otherwise don't worry it will get better on it's own

Answer 7

It's rather easy. Other from being hard to get to, it's easy.

1. Don't eat wasps.

2. Scrape out the stinger (unneccesary if from a wasp, as theirs get pulled out) with a credit card or the blunt edge of a pocketknife. Do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, use tweezers. It will squeeze the poisons not already in your skin directly into your body. That will irritate your skin even more.

3. Leave it alone. Saliva actually kills germs to a limited extent, and you can't get a Band-Aid there, now can you?

4. If complications arise, see the doctor IMMEDIATELY!!! You might be allergic to wasps, and you could possibly die.

Answer 8

Hospital. The whole mouth could swell up in some people.