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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain Due To Insect Bite

Last week I was bite by a yellow fly on my achilles tendon..Right foot near the inner ankle. It had lots of swelling and I had a bout with muscle spasms in the tendon..I am now having more spasms. I figured it must be from the inflammation from the bite. I know that muscles can take a while to completely return to normal..Are my spasms possibly due to the bite..or even possible dehydration? I know that this is a bit vague and that a thorough exam would be best..Since there are many different reasons for spasms..I am just trying to think of the most logical explanation so I don t make myself crazy thinking there is something seriously wrong.
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yes you have a spasm due to bite and inflammation at the tendon site. so need not to worry because it is not a very serious condition. just follow my instructions and take care.

If possible remove the sting if it is there with precautions. apply ice pac at the site for 10-15 minutes. take anti histaminic drug like avil. take paracetamol or brufen to relieve pain and inflammation. if swelling and inflammation is very severe than consult your doctor for short term corticosteroids.

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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain Due To Insect Bite

hello how are you? yes you have a spasm due to bite and inflammation at the tendon site. so need not to worry because it is not a very serious condition. just follow my instructions and take care. If possible remove the sting if it is there with precautions. apply ice pac at the site for 10-15 minutes. take anti histaminic drug like avil. take paracetamol or brufen to relieve pain and inflammation. if swelling and inflammation is very severe than consult your doctor for short term corticosteroids. get well soon