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Suggest Treatment After Bitten By An Insect
Some-type of insect bit my Mom, night before last (species, size, color-unknown). The affected area is bruised, discolored and swollen to about the size of a pear. She says it s itchy and feels warm/hot! It has doubled in size in the last 24hours. Is there an online forum to send a picture of bite to get idea of what it can be or advice on how to find out? I m worried it could be a brown recluse bite but she s reluctant to get it checked. Until she has confirmation it is (or could be) serious, she is not really concerned..
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
A sting or bite of insect injects venom composed of proteins and other substances that may trigger an allergic reaction. The sting also causes redness and swelling at the site of the sting.
1. Cold fomentation with ice pack 5 – 6 times daily
2. Levocetirizine 5 mg per oral once daily for 5 days
3. Dexamethasone 0.5 mg twice daily per oral for 5 days
4. Ibuprofen 600 mg thrice daily if pain occurs. Otherwise avoid it
5. Do not scratch the area as it will cause skin damage and infection
6. You can apply calamine lotion for itching
Thanks
1. Cold fomentation with ice pack 5 – 6 times daily
2. Levocetirizine 5 mg per oral once daily for 5 days
3. Dexamethasone 0.5 mg twice daily per oral for 5 days
4. Ibuprofen 600 mg thrice daily if pain occurs. Otherwise avoid it
5. Do not scratch the area as it will cause skin damage and infection
6. You can apply calamine lotion for itching
Thanks
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