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Does The Swollen Gland Caused By A Bug Bite Need Medical Attention?
worin in my yard, i got some sort of a bug bite(no itching,no pain, a little swollen, a little tender) 2 days ago bite possible a spider bite since it is an oblong shape abt an inch or so in size. now i have a swollen gland on the side of my head (near ear). this gland is about an inch from the bitten site. do i need to seek medical attention?
Mon, 28 Jul 2014
Yes, you should take medical attention.you should start with antibiotics like cefixime, steroids like prednisolone, antihistaminics like chlorpheniramine maleate. and analgesics like aceclofenac. also proper wound care is also a adviced to you. take all medication with due consultation of your docor. thnx
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