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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Pain In The Upper Arm Area
Question: Sting on back of upper arm...red area growing in diameter (slowly)...happened 8 hours ago...itches but no pain.
Have applied Neosporin...some relief from itching...area started 3 x 1.5 inches now, 4.5 x 2. Live in XXXXXXX South XXXXXXX Cause of bite unknown.
Have applied Neosporin...some relief from itching...area started 3 x 1.5 inches now, 4.5 x 2. Live in XXXXXXX South XXXXXXX Cause of bite unknown.
Brief Answer:
Most likely allergic reaction; you need anti-allergic medication
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. neosporin is an antibiotic. the symptoms you shared are suggestive of allergic reaction in response to bee sting. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- cetirizine one at night for 5 days
- wash/change bedding thoroughly.
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days BUT if conditions remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most likely allergic reaction; you need anti-allergic medication
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. neosporin is an antibiotic. the symptoms you shared are suggestive of allergic reaction in response to bee sting. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- cetirizine one at night for 5 days
- wash/change bedding thoroughly.
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days BUT if conditions remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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