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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In The Hand

I got bit yesterday by something! One on my back and one on my hand and they are swollen to about 4 inches by 3 inches each! I don t know what it was! There are no visible bite marks! They itch like crazy but also are tender and hurt a little bit! Any ideas on what it was and what I can do for treating them?
posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of allergic skin reaction today bite marks is more.
So you should do following things for faster recovery.
1. Apply ice packs on lesion.
2. Take combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) drugs.
3. Also take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs.
4. Don't scratch or rub.
You will mostly improve with all these in 2-3 days. If not improving then consult dermatologist.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In The Hand

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of allergic skin reaction today bite marks is more. So you should do following things for faster recovery. 1. Apply ice packs on lesion. 2. Take combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) drugs. 3. Also take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. 4. Don t scratch or rub. You will mostly improve with all these in 2-3 days. If not improving then consult dermatologist. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.