Ask Your Health Question. Health Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Health Question?)

If you are bit by a bee (or spider) and you lip is still ...

Sent to Health Experts June 01 10:14 AM

If you are bit by a bee (or spider) and you lip is still swollen a few days later, what should you do?

 

Optional Information:
Male , Age: 57

Already Tried:
nothing

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $15
Answer
June 1 10:39 AM (24 minutes and 41 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark
If you're sure it was a bee sting, and you're not having any other symptoms, you can use an ice pack and Benedryl. It is unusually but not unheard of for you to still have swelling after so many days. See if there is a black dot in the center of the red area. If so, this is the stinger and it could still be releasing venom. Try to dislodge it with by scraping your nail or a credit card across it. Try not to break it or squeeze it. If you experience any other symptoms such as further swelling, chest tightening, shortness of breath, rash, wheezing, get to the ER right away.

If you found this answer helpful, PLEASE CLICK on ACCEPT and leave FEEDBACK. Accepting an answer that you are able to use improves both of our ratings. Thanks!
Lori
Picture
Lori -- Health Advisor -- 99% Positive Feedback on 304 Health Accepts
16 yrs experience with a variety of complicated medical issues. Exercise and Nutrition Enthusiast.
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the JustAnswer service comes from those individuals, not from JustAnswer, and that JustAnswer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on JustAnswer are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. JustAnswer is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

JustAnswer > Online Health Advice