My son got stung by a yellow jacket yesterday and today his hand is pretty swollen?

Question

and he says its still stinging. Should I just give him some Benadryl and see if that helps or should I do something else?

Answer 1

Benadryl and soak the hand in a baking soda and water solution.

Answer 2

I agree with KM--although did you take the stinger out? If not, you need to take him to the doctor so they can make sure the stinger's not there.

Answer 3

Ice pack

Answer 4

Check to see if the stinger is at the injection sight. Give him some Benadryl (or use a Benadryl stick), soak it and ice it. If he's still in great pain tomorrow and the swelling hasn't gone down, go to the doctor. It sounds like it's just simply pain from the sting. If he was allergic, you would have had major problems yeterday.

Best Wishes =]

Answer 5

Make sure the stinger isn't still there. I think it probably is since he said it still stings. If it is, you might have to squeeze it a bit to get the tip, then pluck it out with a pair of tweezers. Then, give him some benadryl and see if it helps with the swelling because he can be alergic to it. And put an ice pack on it to cool it off for him, and it helps reduce the itching. Good Luck! =)

Answer 6

Take him to the doctor, he may be allergic, or the bee might have had a bacteria.

Answer 7

You have to take the stinger out..

You should see a little black stinger where he got bit,

pluck it out with a pair of tweezers..

To be certain that it's out take him to the Dr.

Answer 8

take him to the dr...