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Suggest Remedy For Red Swollen Wound Due To Bite

ive been bit. i didnt see what bit me. i only felt the pinch.I got two small holes. then i put vinager on it and squeezed it. it got very hot and swollen. now the holes are larger the swelling went down and and the redness is a smaller area. should I go to the emergency room. I already took 2 Benadryl.I keep soaking it with vinager
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.

Yes, you should attend emergency room to rule out Snake Bite.
If the doctor feels after examination, it is snake bite, you would be given Anti Snake Venom.

If it is not, you would be treated with Antibiotics like Augmentin , and would revive Tetanus injection.

Even if it is not snake bite, it is important to take care of the area else it would turn into Cellulitis.

You can also send me the photograph of that area, i would give you an idea.

This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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Suggest Remedy For Red Swollen Wound Due To Bite

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern. Yes, you should attend emergency room to rule out Snake Bite. If the doctor feels after examination, it is snake bite, you would be given Anti Snake Venom. If it is not, you would be treated with Antibiotics like Augmentin , and would revive Tetanus injection. Even if it is not snake bite, it is important to take care of the area else it would turn into Cellulitis. You can also send me the photograph of that area, i would give you an idea. This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney, MD