wasp sting

i was stung on the thigh by a wasp yesterday and my leg immediately started to swell, the swelling reduced slightly in the evening time but this morning, my thigh is tight, very warm and almost twice the size of my other leg. should i see a doctor? any advice or information would be very appreciated, thanks in advance.

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

It looks like you have developed an allergic reaction to the wasp sting. The allergic reaction is due to the release of histamine. Antihistamines block the histamine receptors and prevent histamine from acting and thus help in preventing rashes. So, take OTC antihistamines like Benadryl. Oral antihistamines like chlopheneramine and lovatidine are also effective. Take ibuprofen  (Motrin) acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain relief as needed. Wash the sting site with soap and water. Place an antibiotic ointment on the sting site. Local measures like ice packs and antipruritic lotions are helpful.

But since the swelling is increasing in size, it could also imply a superadded bacterial infection. Consult your  primary care physician at the earliest for therapy.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.