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Swelling In Arm, Mosquito Bite, Itching. Allergic To Penicillin. Given Keflex. Is It Urticaria?
I'm allergic to Penicillin. My doctor knows this. A week ago I got bit by a mosquito and my arm swelled up to almost twice it's usual size. I thought it was just my urticaria, but it stayed for several days. Now, the doctor has given me Keflex. I took the first dose tonight and my throat feels funny. I'm more itchy than normal, as well. Not sure if it's an allergic reaction, but thought I'd check.
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Swelling on the arm after the mosquito bite cannot be acute urticaria.it can be papular urticaria or cellulitis.in both the conditions treatment is by atarax 25 mg at night.broad spectrum antibiotic twice daily and use a pain killer like combiflame which reduces swelling or pain.sometimes the parts of mosquito gets embedded .remove them by forceps
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