Stung by a Hornet ???!
Question:
Stung by a Hornet ???
i was stung by a hornet today and the stinger is still in my leg... i have tried meat tenderizer, ice and bleach... and nothing has worked.. it hurts and is swollen.... what else can i do???
Additional Details3 weeks ago
i am not going to the doctor for a little bitty hornet sting.... its not that bad..... i don't run to the doctor for every little thing.
Answers:
ok first thing u do is try to take the stringer out w/ some tweezers or sharppin(make sure they are clean/santized so that u dont start an infection) after the stringer is out squeeze the swollen aera to make sure u get out any remaining waste(its should look white and have some blood...its like squeezing a pimple...it will be gross and painful). after that put some ice on it for 15 mins(or until the aera is numb). Once that is done u can try 2 things:
#1-put bakingsoda and vingear on it
#2( an asian technique)-u need lots of salt and a big knife( dont painc ur not cutting anything off!)...rub salt on the swollen area and than have a trusted friend place the sideblade of the knife over the swollen area and apply pressure(this will keep the swolling down and ease the pain...my mom&dad have done this to me&sis many times...it works) Contiune doing this many times (maybe for 30mins). If the pain contiunes take some mortin, advil or tylione. If u notice that the area is worstening or looks infected plz go see a doctor. good luck and keep in touch