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Suggest Treatment To Cure Caterpillar Sting
My wife (Mericia) has been stung by a asp/ catapilar/gusano and is in Central America. She has severe pain. (upper foot). What should she do? She has home medicines but no doctor is available or medicine. Thank you, Peter YYYY@YYYY
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Sun, 4 May 2014
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Hi,
Severe pain due to insect bite may be relieved by ice compression and keeping the foot elevated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
Severe pain due to insect bite may be relieved by ice compression and keeping the foot elevated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
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