What Causes An Allergic Reaction After Being Bitten By A Tick?

Posted on Sun, 11 Dec 2016

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Sun, 11 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : I got bitten by a tick and I am having a reaction

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Oral and topical remedy

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.

You may take a tablet of cetrizine 10 mg once daily for a few days.
Topically you may use an soothing cream or lotion e.g calamine lotion.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 minutes later)

My face and neck are are going numb and it's affecting my motor skills and speech I am allergic to them

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest cetrizine for your allergic symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, your symptoms are suggestive of an allergic reaction. I suggest you to take cetrizine as discussed earlier. Most likely they would subside.
If these symptoms worsen then they might be turn into medical emmergency i.e anaphylaxis. In that case I would suggest that you should immediately call ER.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng