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Suggest Treatment For Red Itchy Rashes Due To Insect Bite
I got bit by something on my way back from my mail box like 3 days ag. Two on the top of my foot, one on the inside of my ankle, and a bigger one on my shin (All of them are on the same leg, my right one). Last night they had a clear head on them like an ant bite. (I know you re not supposed to) I popped them and over night they got very red blotchy-ish around on them. The one on my shin is bigger (I think because this one itches A LOT, and kept unknowingly scratching at it ) It s not bumpy, just flat(aside from the tiny bit in the middle) and bright red with a blotchy/jagged type edge. I m not sure what bit me. This is the 3rd time it s happened.
Tue, 9 Sep 2014
Greetings Sir/Madam.
Insect bites are common and nobody can prevent it. I just want to know whether the size of bitten area is same or swollen/ oozing? Is itching just in area of bite
or whole body?
-Since it's been of 3 months, it's difficult to find any sting, if it was
of "BEE STING".
However, see your GP as soon as possible if your symptoms are severe.
If not severe Minor bites and stings can be treated by:
* Placing a cold compress (a flannel or cloth cooled with cold water) over the affected area
to reduce swelling
* Do not scratch the area as it can become infected.
If the bite or sting is painful or swollen, you can also:
* Take painkillers, such as paracetamol or
ibuprofen after your doctor consultation.
* Wrap an ice pack, such as a bag of frozen peas, in a towel and place it
on the swelling
* Your doctor may prescribe a spray or cream that contains local anaesthetic ,
antihistamine or mild steroid on the
affected area to prevent itching and swelling and also take an oral course
of antihistamine.
Again reminding you to see your GP as soon as possible if your symptoms are
severe.
Hope it helped you.
Insect bites are common and nobody can prevent it. I just want to know whether the size of bitten area is same or swollen/ oozing? Is itching just in area of bite
or whole body?
-Since it's been of 3 months, it's difficult to find any sting, if it was
of "BEE STING".
However, see your GP as soon as possible if your symptoms are severe.
If not severe Minor bites and stings can be treated by:
* Placing a cold compress (a flannel or cloth cooled with cold water) over the affected area
to reduce swelling
* Do not scratch the area as it can become infected.
If the bite or sting is painful or swollen, you can also:
* Take painkillers, such as paracetamol or
ibuprofen after your doctor consultation.
* Wrap an ice pack, such as a bag of frozen peas, in a towel and place it
on the swelling
* Your doctor may prescribe a spray or cream that contains local anaesthetic ,
antihistamine or mild steroid on the
affected area to prevent itching and swelling and also take an oral course
of antihistamine.
Again reminding you to see your GP as soon as possible if your symptoms are
severe.
Hope it helped you.
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