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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Hand
Had a slight thorn prick yesterday noon - hardly any penetration between knuckles.
after an hour or so - felt slightly weak, tired, so stopped, generally felt a little bit hot and slightly ill.
Had a bath & a rest - felt fine by evening, at bed time hand itched.
This morning have tightening and puffy swelling above the location, across the back of my hand. W
after an hour or so - felt slightly weak, tired, so stopped, generally felt a little bit hot and slightly ill.
Had a bath & a rest - felt fine by evening, at bed time hand itched.
This morning have tightening and puffy swelling above the location, across the back of my hand. W
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
Hi, i do care for your concern.
Your history suggest more of allergic reaction due to thorn prick.
I would advise
To start on anti histaminics such as cetrizine along with paracetamol to control the swelling.
If the swelling present even after medications, consulting a physician would be wise so and to investigate the type of swelling.
Hope everything goes fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Thank you.
Your history suggest more of allergic reaction due to thorn prick.
I would advise
To start on anti histaminics such as cetrizine along with paracetamol to control the swelling.
If the swelling present even after medications, consulting a physician would be wise so and to investigate the type of swelling.
Hope everything goes fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Thank you.
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