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Suggest Remedy For Painful Insect Bite On The Thighs
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Sun, 29 Mar 2015
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Question : I came back from Belize with what I think was a poisonous insect bite in my thigh. No swelling, but very painful. What sort of MD would I see to check this out? XXXX
Am I correct in assuming an immunologist is who I should see?
The pain is not spreading but it is acute on the outside of my left thigh. No swelling and barely any evidence of a bite or sting on my skin. I have had this condition for four days. My GP indicated that he thought it might be a muscle strain. I don't think so. XXXX
Am I correct in assuming an immunologist is who I should see?
The pain is not spreading but it is acute on the outside of my left thigh. No swelling and barely any evidence of a bite or sting on my skin. I have had this condition for four days. My GP indicated that he thought it might be a muscle strain. I don't think so. XXXX
Brief Answer:
Yes, you should see immunologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
If you really think that it is poisonous insect bite then better to consult immunologist and get done testing for insect bite.
It is blood test for detection of antibodies against different insects.
It is simple test, so better to get it done.
So consult immunologist and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Yes, you should see immunologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
If you really think that it is poisonous insect bite then better to consult immunologist and get done testing for insect bite.
It is blood test for detection of antibodies against different insects.
It is simple test, so better to get it done.
So consult immunologist and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Does something like usually call for antibiotics to cure?
Should I ice the affected area? Heat?
Should I ice the affected area? Heat?
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can apply ice.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
Usually antibiotics are nor recommended in insect bite.
You should start antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs for pain relief.
And yes, you can also apply ice to the affected area. Don't apply heat.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Yes, you can apply ice.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
Usually antibiotics are nor recommended in insect bite.
You should start antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs for pain relief.
And yes, you can also apply ice to the affected area. Don't apply heat.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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