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How To Treat Hard Swollen Arm Due To Horse Fly Bite?
A horse fly bit me two days ago at our swimming pool and my arm is swollen like a golf ball, very hard, red, and very hot to the touch. It does not itch, but I tried hot compresses and allergy cream and it is not going down. Do I need to go to a doctor or can I wait and see if it improves?
Mon, 19 May 2014
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As you describe, the horse fly must be having poison, which is allergic to your body.
Or the bite may be over a blood vessel, or a nerve,and cause the inflammation, and infection.
To prevent the spread of the infection you may need to have extensive treatment .
so i advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment .
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms levocitrizine, montelekast, ofloxacin, ornidazole, serratiopeptidase, diclofenac, and paracetamol.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
As you describe, the horse fly must be having poison, which is allergic to your body.
Or the bite may be over a blood vessel, or a nerve,and cause the inflammation, and infection.
To prevent the spread of the infection you may need to have extensive treatment .
so i advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment .
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms levocitrizine, montelekast, ofloxacin, ornidazole, serratiopeptidase, diclofenac, and paracetamol.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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