What Can Be Done About Sudden Swelling In The Hand After A Possible Insect Bite?

Posted on Tue, 28 Aug 2018

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Question : Hello Doctor, My Brother's hand got swollen suddenly. I think some insect has bitted his hand. Do we have to go to Doctor?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
please upload an image for review.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Please upload an image for review, so that I can assist you further. Also, let me know, do you notice any prominent bite / sting mark? Is there any fever, itching, burning sensation, skin discoloration or any other symptoms? Since how long back it's happened? Did he take any medications yet?

Kindly revert back with these details.

Awaiting.

Take care
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Arnab (18 minutes later)

There are no symptoms and he has little bit itching. It got swollen 3 hours ago. It is not clearly visible in pictures.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow the advise...observe how he stays after this.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes, I can't really appreciate any prominent swelling in the picture. If there's no bite/sting mark, no other symptoms, then it may or may not be related to insect bites. As of now, I'd suggest him to put some ice compression gently over the area twice to thrice daily, take an antiallergic like Tab Levocetirizine and observe how he stays afterward.

If despite this, the swelling doesn't reduce within a while, or any other symptoms appear, then it needs to be checked by a doctor.

Not to worry, feel free to ask further.

Take Care

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee