What can I do for a sting that has badly swollen my hand?

debgrind62 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Jun 16, 2014, 03:56 PM

What can I do for a sting that has badly swollen my hand?

What can I do for a hornet sting to my hand? Its very painful and extremely swollen

Wondergirl Posts: 39,354, Reputation: 5431

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Jun 16, 2014, 03:57 PM

Is the stinger still in your hand? If so, pull it out.

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