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Ant biting

2017-04-16 15:22:54
An ant bites on my penis head skin... There's no swelling or itching but it has swelled too much.. Plzz help
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Use levocetrizine tablets at night, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos  of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult privately or online for detailed information and prescription.

Answered2017-04-18 13:39:03

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Kindly don't worry, You'll require an antihistamine to control the swelling and you can apply ice indirectly over the area 3-4 times for 10-15 minutes a day so as to reduce the swelling over the area. If the problem persists or worsens kindly visit the ER at the earliest.
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If condition persists or worsens visit the ER at the earliest

Answered2018-09-04 11:08:53

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