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What Is The Suggestion For Swollen Red Lump After An Ant Bite?
I was bitten by what I think was a red harvester ant 48 hours ago. There is no pustule but a quarter sized lump with a red swollen area surrounding it, approximately the size of the palm of my hand. Last night I lined the outer edge of the swollen red area with a pen. This morning the swollen red area has grown about 1/4 inch past the drawn line. Should I see a doctor or continue home treatment?
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
Hi,
From history it seems that this might be local allergic reaction to some poisonous bite producing red swollen area.
Take antihistamine like Cetrizine or Benadryl medicine for 2-3 days.
Apply triple action cream locally.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that this might be local allergic reaction to some poisonous bite producing red swollen area.
Take antihistamine like Cetrizine or Benadryl medicine for 2-3 days.
Apply triple action cream locally.
Ok and take care.
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