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Should Swelling With Bumps On Site Of A Sting Be A Cause Of Worry?

My son was riding his dirt bike and something stung him under his shirt. He didn t see anything in his shirt. He came home last night and the site is swollen and litlle other bumps are surrounding it. I has a lump underneath and is very painful. No fever or red streaks.
posted on Fri, 11 Oct 2013
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your history and description, your son may have had an insect bite reaction with secondary infection. He may benefit from a course of antibiotics like cloxacillin taken for 5 days. You could also apply a topical antibiotic cream containing 2% mupirocin or fucidic acid.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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Should Swelling With Bumps On Site Of A Sting Be A Cause Of Worry?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. From your history and description, your son may have had an insect bite reaction with secondary infection. He may benefit from a course of antibiotics like cloxacillin taken for 5 days. You could also apply a topical antibiotic cream containing 2% mupirocin or fucidic acid. Hope this helps you. Take care.