Redness, swelling and itching after wasp stings can usually be treated with general treatment, physical therapy and medication such as cetirizine as prescribed by the doctor.
1. General treatment: after being stung by a hornet, the patient should promptly remove the stinger of the hornet and squeeze out the venom, and then rinse the wound with plenty of soapy water.
2. Physical therapy: you can apply ice or cold towel cold compress locally, the main purpose is to promote local vasoconstriction, control bleeding and reduce pain, to achieve the effect of swelling and pain relief, which can effectively alleviate the redness, swelling and itching after wasp sting.
3. Drug treatment: after being stung by a wasp, redness, swelling and itching can be treated with drugs, such as cetirizine and other anti-allergic drugs, which can effectively relieve the symptoms of redness, swelling and itching after being stung by a wasp. All of the above medications should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.
If a patient is stung by a wasp and then swollen and itchy, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment.