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Suggest Treatment For Severe Swelling After An Insect Bite
Question: Had some sort of insect bite, ( I assume as I did not see the critter!), yesterday early aftn while weed whacking yard, on right hand ring finger. Removed a rather noticeable stinger, medicated, iced down and also soaked in a vinegar/water bath. Was a little painful for around a half hour but generally seemed to be OK. Had swollen a little and somewhat when woke up this am. Seems more I use the hand today is getting more swollen. I am about to hit with ice again but wondering possibilities as to what it may have been. I have had allergic reactions to wasps such that I need steroidal injection to reduce swelling. This is something annoying so far but figured the swelling should be subsiding by now. Am I wrong to expect that?
-John Seifert, Monroeville, PA
-John Seifert, Monroeville, PA
Brief Answer:
Swelling should subside in a couple of days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Insect bites and stings are two different things.
If there was a sting most probable insects are bees, wasps and ants.
If it was a bite, most probable insects are fleas, bed bugs and mites.
Local swelling is more likely to occur with stings and should subside in s couple of days.
Beside ice use, there is need to rest your hand and when you lay down there is need to put dhe hand on a position above the body ( using pillows eg.).
If swelling spreads after a couple of days, you need to be checked about local infection or delayed allergic reaction.
Hope you find the answer helpful.
Take care.
Swelling should subside in a couple of days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Insect bites and stings are two different things.
If there was a sting most probable insects are bees, wasps and ants.
If it was a bite, most probable insects are fleas, bed bugs and mites.
Local swelling is more likely to occur with stings and should subside in s couple of days.
Beside ice use, there is need to rest your hand and when you lay down there is need to put dhe hand on a position above the body ( using pillows eg.).
If swelling spreads after a couple of days, you need to be checked about local infection or delayed allergic reaction.
Hope you find the answer helpful.
Take care.
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