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Suggest Treatment For Insect Bite For My 6-year-old Grandson

I think my 6 year old grandson was bitten by a insect or spider on the chest. The area is approximately 6 centimeters in diameter with irregular borders. It is slightly swollen with red pinpoint areas in the area that is also slightly red. He has had this for about 2 days - it looks a little less red today but has not gone away yet. Never mind - we ll just go to or call his md tomorrow
Wed, 23 Oct 2019
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Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to an insect bite. I suggest using an antihistamine such as Cetirizine to relieve the itching.

I also suggest using Hydrocortisone cream for local application. If she has breathing difficulties, I suggest to go at the emergency room.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Insect Bite For My 6-year-old Grandson

Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to an insect bite. I suggest using an antihistamine such as Cetirizine to relieve the itching. I also suggest using Hydrocortisone cream for local application. If she has breathing difficulties, I suggest to go at the emergency room. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician