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Suggest Treatment For Serious Insect Bite Allergy
A friend went to Africa and got in insect bite there. It turned red and then black, Docs cut it out but that did not help. She is now in the hospital in extreme pain, sedated, bloated and kidney problems. The docs there state they are not sure whatiwill help. She is 40 and about 200 lbs.
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms seem to be related to an insect bite allergy.
He should go at the emergency room for a steroid shot or adrenaline injection depending on the severity of the allergic reaction.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms seem to be related to an insect bite allergy.
He should go at the emergency room for a steroid shot or adrenaline injection depending on the severity of the allergic reaction.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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