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Suggest Treatment For Stiff Neck And Body Aches Due To Sting
Hi, I was stung four days ago while driving with my windows down so I'm not quite sure by what. I had a quarter size welt on the bottom of my jaw. Two days later I have a stiff neck, body aches and I feel feverish, I also found a very large lump under my jaw on that size that is visible and very painful. I went in to see my Dr. who prescribed an antibiotic and benadryl, the symptoms are still there along with the lump. I also feel nauseous and light headed. Should I be concerned or is this normal?
Fri, 9 Jan 2015
Hi,
The lumps that you feel are due to your lymph nodes getting inflammed and reacting to what bit you. Your body is having an allergic reaction to the insect bite so dizziness, flushing, fever, body aches are all normal. It is the body fighting off infection. You may choose to add a paracetamol/tylenol to reduce the pain in the lump.
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The lumps that you feel are due to your lymph nodes getting inflammed and reacting to what bit you. Your body is having an allergic reaction to the insect bite so dizziness, flushing, fever, body aches are all normal. It is the body fighting off infection. You may choose to add a paracetamol/tylenol to reduce the pain in the lump.
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