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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jul 3, 2011 - 09:59am PT
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My son Von got stung by a bee on his balls yesterday......he was sitting on the sofa with only a t-shirt and sat on a bee;....now, about 12 hours later...his balls are very swollen, red, and so is his weenie..........he says it hurts to pee, to walk, and don't even think of touching it...............I was wondering if he needs to go to the urgent care, or he's have an alergic reaction, or is there anything I can do for him to help him out.......he's hurting.........any docs or nurses or professions that have any advice for my son and I.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2011 - 10:12am PT
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We gave him Benedryl last night so he could sleep.............I thought he would be better today....but it's worse...........thanks.......
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Benadryl is good, and is relatively short-lived in it's effect. For a little munchkin, try a single pill or 1/3 the normal adult dosage.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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I'll bet that cures the running around naked issue.
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Gimp
Trad climber
Grand Junction
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Todd,
Could be serious, particularly if uncircumcised.
Suggest you google pediatric balanoposthitis to help you make a decision.
Steve
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2011 - 11:43am PT
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We are off to the urgent care..........see what they say;...thanks for the help;......I just want them to make him feel more comfortable, if possible......I'm sure it's quite painful........and when he's at a party in High school and people start telling bee sting stories;...he'll have the best one of all.....
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Roger Breedlove
climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Good call, Todd. Allergic reactions can sometimes be very serious.
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apogee
climber
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Doesn't sound like an anaphylactic reaction so much as strong localized reaction in a very sensitive area. They'll probably prescribe prednisone (topical &/or oral), and more diphenhydramine. Sensitive tissue like that can react and swell pretty badly- if the reaction physically affects his ability to urinate, that would be a major red flag.
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John Moosie
climber
Beautiful California
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he will definitely have the best bee sting story. Mine is no where near as good.
When he is ready for a laugh, you can tell him mine. When I was his age, I got stung on my middle finger. It swelled up to more then twice its normal size, to the point that I couldn't bend it. In class at school, every time I raised my hand, it looked like I was flipping the teacher the bird. Each time I raised my hand, half the class would laugh. It took awhile before the teacher finally caught on and asked me to use my other hand. I was king for the day for flipping the teacher the bird so many times.
Well, maybe you shouldn't tell him that part. haha..
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ng
Trad climber
southwest
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he needs to be seen at an ER primarily to insure that he doesn't get obstructed. if his perineal edema becomes significant, he might not be able to urinate, which could lead to obstructive nephropathy...in that case he may need a Foley.
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Mike Bolte
Trad climber
Planet Earth
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followup report Todd?
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DanaB
climber
Philadelphia
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Doesn't sound like an anaphylactic reaction so much as strong localized reaction in a very sensitive area. They'll probably prescribe prednisone (topical &/or oral), and more diphenhydramine. Sensitive tissue like that can react and swell pretty badly- if the reaction physically affects his ability to urinate, that would be a major red flag.
Good advice.
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PAUL SOUZA
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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I've been allergic to honey bees my whole life. i found out the hard way since my dad was a bee keeper as a hobby. We had bee hives in the back yard. I've been stung twice, both times requiring a rush to the hospital. If I'm stung anywhere on the body, I swell up, throat closes off, eyes get red, and break out in hives. I carry epi-pens with me and haven't been stung since I was a kid. *knock on wood.*
From what Todd has described, doesn't sound like a life or death situation, but still serious.
Hope the little guy pulls through quickly!
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apogee
climber
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Once upon a time, my little brother (~4 yrs at the time) found the tiger balm in the medicine cabinet- smeared it on his junk...
....never did that again!
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reddirt
climber
PNW
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a zillion reasons to keep this on hand (Rx only)
lidocaine-prilocaine 2.5%/2.5%
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Ken M
Mountain climber
Los Angeles, Ca
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Sorry to hear about this, hope he is doing ok.
It does not sound like an allergic reaction, but rather a normal "toxic" reaction that most people get to beestings. Probably the best immediate treatment is ice, directly applied to the sting, after carefully removing the stinger so as not to inject any more venom. Benadryl in an age/weight/time frame appropriate fashion for a child is often helpful, as well.
Normal toxic reactions are typified by localized swelling and pain.
Allergic reactions are typified by widespread rashes far from the sting, and much more serious, difficulty breathing, which is a medical emergency.
Very commonly, the allergy happens with the SECOND sting, the first is the one that creates the sensitivity for the suseptible person. The person is taken by surprise, because they previously had a sting which did not cause an allergy (but did cause a sensitivity).
Hope things are doing better.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Hopefully the young man has been treated and is feeling better now.
Would having been bit once by a bee possibly sensitize him to future bites?
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Ken M
Mountain climber
Los Angeles, Ca
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MH, yes, that is how it is thought to usually work. It is the SECOND bite that usually gets you. Each subsequent reaction is worse.....even if the time interval is many years.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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That can't be fun.
We hope Von is feeling better and the swelling is down.
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