Wasp bite swelling badly?

Question

i got a wasp bite on my right hand on the ring finger on the side nearest to the middle finger at the base... it started with my finger swelling up then it moved down to my hand....its real puffy and starting to move down my wrist.... i got it yesterday btw. what would u sugest for the swelling?

Answer 1

I have been keeping honey bees for several years now and i feel pretty confident about answering this one. Some form of benidryl or antihistamine will help with the itching and possibly the swelling if taken soon after the sting. You will receive lots of input about thinngs like meat tendorizer, tobacco,baking soda an other topical treatments. they are all just wives tales. I have tried and none seam to work. the venom of a wasp is different than that of a honey bee. a honey bees venom is an irritant used to defend the hive while a wasps venom is used to kill its prey. My best advice is to not rub or scratch and let it run its course. it is normal for it to be sore for a coupel of days

I have had stings itch and be sore for as little as a few minuts or as long as a weak

Answer 2

If it's taking that long than you aren't going to die. You might lose your hand but you won't die.

Answer 3

First, make sure the stinger is not lodged in the sting.  Then, Ice pack (a pack of frozen peas works well), or take an ibuprofen, it is an anti-inflamitory.  (You may want to call your pharmacy first to check for drug interactions.)  Also, try to keep the hand comfortably elevated.