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What Could Be The Reason For Hard Lump On My Elbow Caused By A Bite Inspite Of Taking Antihistamine?
I was overseas in NZ and got a bite by my elbow which developed into a pea like lump that swelled up my arm, took an antihistamine and the swelling subsided but it has been a week now and the lump seems to be getting bigger not hard and not soft. Would you have an idea what it could be?
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Divakara's Response
HI
Thanks for posting your query.
It seems like either a blood clot or an infection with Pus . Use anti inflammatory drug like Combiflam for 2-3 days and if it is not resoving then you need to consult your doctor as you may require Antibiotic Corse and probably even drainage of probable pus .
Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask.
Regards.
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What Could Be The Reason For Hard Lump On My Elbow Caused By A Bite Inspite Of Taking Antihistamine?
HI Thanks for posting your query. It seems like either a blood clot or an infection with Pus . Use anti inflammatory drug like Combiflam for 2-3 days and if it is not resoving then you need to consult your doctor as you may require Antibiotic Corse and probably even drainage of probable pus . Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask. Regards.