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Bitten by ant
I was bitten by an ant yesterday night in my left foot, it is swollen up since last night. What to do?
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello, Treat mild sting reactions by washing the affected area with soap and water and covering with a bandage. Applying ice can reduce the pain. Topical treatments include over-the-counter steroid creams to reduce pain and itch. Bites should go away in about a week. Scratching can cause the bites to become infected, in which case they may last longer. So don't scatch it . Swelling will subside by time don't worry.
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