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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Rashes On The Knee
I was stung on my right leg, by the knee and I am a type 2 diabetic, it happened on this past Saturday 10/10/2015. Today is Monday 10/12/2015, and I have a an itchy spot where I was bitten, and pink around the bite area, along with my whole right leg is swollen and has a fever, sometimes, along with itching sometimes.
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An allergic reaction would present with itching, swelling, redness and increased warmth.
It is possible, that by itching the area, bacteria can sometimes be introduced under the skin resulting in an infection so this would have to be ruled out.
Using an oral antihistamine and anti inflammatory pain medication would help eg ibuprofen, naproxen, cataflam
Your doctor would be able to tell you if antibiotics are needed.
I hope this helps
An allergic reaction would present with itching, swelling, redness and increased warmth.
It is possible, that by itching the area, bacteria can sometimes be introduced under the skin resulting in an infection so this would have to be ruled out.
Using an oral antihistamine and anti inflammatory pain medication would help eg ibuprofen, naproxen, cataflam
Your doctor would be able to tell you if antibiotics are needed.
I hope this helps
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