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Swelling and pain from insect bite

2024-05-07 04:51:04
I got bit by some insect on my hand while driving yesterday, I could not see what insect it was . It felt like the area I got bit was burning or got struck by fire . The area of bite got deep red and the area around it swell. I have used Ice , soap and water in the past 14 hours . This morning I woke up , it was still swollen, red and is paining. Please do help.
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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation

Answered2024-05-07 12:27:47

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Pic is not clear. Please send photos using online consult option for proper treatment

Answered2024-05-07 06:04:37

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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information

Answered2024-05-07 05:07:02

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A steroid-antibiotic combination cream will help.Oral antihistamine will also work

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It’s infected to clean with alcohol swab apply betadine take antihistamine tab use some cream left ke fuscidex

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.

Answered2024-05-07 05:28:45

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