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What Causes Big, Red, Swollen, Itchy, Painful Patch On Arms That Is Hot To Touch?
Hi. I have a big patch on my arm that is red, swollen, really hot to the touch, itchy, hard and painful. I don't see a bite mark either. I felt something yesterday out in the barn but it started to form last night. I have put ice on it but it seems to get worse. I don't know what it is. Any idea on what I should do?
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
it may be cellulitis
start antibiotic like amoxycellin and analgesics like paracetamol for 5 days
if there is itching then take antihistamine
start antibiotic like amoxycellin and analgesics like paracetamol for 5 days
if there is itching then take antihistamine
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