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2 Weeks Ago This Looked Like 2 Bug Bites. I
Question: 2 weeks ago this looked like 2 bug bites. I have been applying cortisone cream for itching and burning. Within the past 24 hours, and mostly the past 6 hours, it has swollen and become more red. It. is sore when I touch it and hurts when I move my leg.
what can it be and how should I treat it?
what can it be and how should I treat it?
Brief Answer:
inflammatory body reaction, guidelines narrated in details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* Inflammatory body reaction post bug bite, which can be possible at period of 2 weeks.
My guidelines at present for better recovery of the same
- Keep the area clean with antiseptic liquid.
- Apply ice 3 times a day for 5 minutes each, which will help to relieve the swelling.
- A triple antibiotic cream as polybion helps better than plain cortisone cream.
- Avoid direct sun exposure.
- Get prescription of antibiotic ( in our clinic, I recommend cephalosporin group of drugs
if there is no history of drug sensitivity ) to avoid secondary bacterial infection.
- Primary relief with tablet ibuprofen 3 times a day after meals if not sensitive to the
molecule till you consult your doc.
- Blood sugar control is also very important to heal faster.
Do feel free to discuss further over the issue.
Wish you best recovery.
Regards.
inflammatory body reaction, guidelines narrated in details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* Inflammatory body reaction post bug bite, which can be possible at period of 2 weeks.
My guidelines at present for better recovery of the same
- Keep the area clean with antiseptic liquid.
- Apply ice 3 times a day for 5 minutes each, which will help to relieve the swelling.
- A triple antibiotic cream as polybion helps better than plain cortisone cream.
- Avoid direct sun exposure.
- Get prescription of antibiotic ( in our clinic, I recommend cephalosporin group of drugs
if there is no history of drug sensitivity ) to avoid secondary bacterial infection.
- Primary relief with tablet ibuprofen 3 times a day after meals if not sensitive to the
molecule till you consult your doc.
- Blood sugar control is also very important to heal faster.
Do feel free to discuss further over the issue.
Wish you best recovery.
Regards.
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