Suggest Treatment For Pain Caused By Bug Bite

Posted on Sun, 24 Aug 2014

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Sun, 24 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have 4 bug bits on my right side about 2 ribs up they are painful do you no any thing for releif please

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Benadryl and Ibuprofen

Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

If these bug bites are itching you can try oral antihistamine like Benadryl .
If they are painful you can try:
-Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day.
-use a spray or cream that contains local anaesthetic benzocaine like Solarcaine or mild hydrocortisone (1%).

If these bugs are red,swollen ,warm and painful to touch you should consult a physician because most likely they are infected and you will need a course of antibiotics to get treated.
It would be a good idea to get them checked from a physician.

Hope it was of help.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.

Kind Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T