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Redness And Swelling Around The Bite Mark With A White Ring On The Outside, Pains On Touching, Increasing In Size. Treatment Required?

my daughter is 6 years old and has a bite on her inner thigh. she says she did not notice being bit. it is red and swollen around the bite mark with a white ring on the outside. it is warm to touch and feels hard. she says it hurts to touch. it has gotten bigger throughout the day. should i bring her to doctor tommorrow?
Tue, 24 Jul 2012
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Hi,

Thanks for posting your query.

Yes, you should take her to the doctor tomorrow.

Meanwhile, apply ice packs locally to the affected area thrice a day for ten minutes. You can apply calamine lotion for the inflammation to subside.

Also, give her anti-histamine like Zyrtec syrup so that the allergy, if any, reduces.

She should be fine soon.

Regards,
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Redness And Swelling Around The Bite Mark With A White Ring On The Outside, Pains On Touching, Increasing In Size. Treatment Required?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Yes, you should take her to the doctor tomorrow. Meanwhile, apply ice packs locally to the affected area thrice a day for ten minutes. You can apply calamine lotion for the inflammation to subside. Also, give her anti-histamine like Zyrtec syrup so that the allergy, if any, reduces. She should be fine soon. Regards,