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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Due Insect Bite
I HAVE BEEN BITTEN BY SOME INSECT AND HAVE A SWOLLEN HAND IT REALLY IS ITICHING AND PAIN FULL I HAVE SWELLING AS WELL I HAVE BEEN TAKING PIRITON AND ANTHISAN CREAM ON THE BIT THE THING IS I HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES AND A WORRIED THAT IT WELL TURN INTO WORSE
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
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Welcome to HCM,
Insect bites are actually rare occurrences and bites from most insects cause local redness, irritation and pain that usually can be treated at home.
These local reactions usually resolve without treatment over a period of 7-10 days.
I would suggest you to follow
Wash the site of the spider bite well with soap and water.
Apply a cool compress or ice pack over the spider bite location.
Over the counter pain relievers may be used to relieve symptoms.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
Insect bites are actually rare occurrences and bites from most insects cause local redness, irritation and pain that usually can be treated at home.
These local reactions usually resolve without treatment over a period of 7-10 days.
I would suggest you to follow
Wash the site of the spider bite well with soap and water.
Apply a cool compress or ice pack over the spider bite location.
Over the counter pain relievers may be used to relieve symptoms.
Thank you.
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