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Wasp bit for my kid
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My 3.5 yr kid got bitten by wasp (kolavi) in right thumb foot last Saturday then we went to hospital and they have given allergy tonic Cetirizine.after a week now she is saying like it's paining and itching there and light reddish..no other fever or any as of now.pls guide
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This appears to be a delayed local reaction to the wasp sting — mild pain, itching, and redness after a week is common in young children.
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Please consult a pediatrician in person for examination. A short course of topical hydrocortisone cream may be needed.
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Seek immediate care if swelling spreads, rash appears elsewhere, or child has any breathing difficulty.
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Since there is redness and itching it suggests some inflammation going on better to consult a pediatrician
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It can be due to secondary infection kindly consult doctor in person
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Just give this pain relief syrup
Syrup Combiflam 5ml thrice daily for 3days
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It requires examination to know if there is any issue. Best is to take consultation. Better before it gets worse.
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Consult a Pediatrician quickly if possible.
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A mild degree of redness, itching, or tenderness can sometimes persist for 1–2 weeks after a wasp sting due to a local inflammatory reaction. If the redness is not increasing, there is no significant swelling, pus, fever, or difficulty walking, it is usually not a cause for concern.
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You may continue cold compresses and avoid scratching. If itching is troublesome, consult your pediatrician regarding continuation of an antihistamine. If symptoms are worsening or not improving over the next few days, have the area examined.
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Seek medical attention if there is increasing redness, swelling, warmth, pus discharge, fever, limping, or if the child develops breathing difficulty, facial swelling, or widespread rash. These may indicate infection or a more significant allergic reaction.
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Dr. Harika Prakerla
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Guntur
Just give pain relieving syrup
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Dr. S J Abbas Ali
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6 yrs exp
Mumbai
Requires consultation either online or offline to nearby Pediatrician if available
It can be due to retained sting in skin
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Dr. Mahak Arora
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New Delhi
kindly visit the doctor
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