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Extremely Itchy Insect Bite, Grown Over Half The Thigh, Hot To Touch. Should I Got To ER ?
I received an insect bite around 4am. I didn't see the insect. It first burned. Now, it is extremely itchy. The site is quarter size and the surrounding area has now grown half of thigh. I can't sleep due to itchiness and pain. It's hot to touch. Do I need to go to ER. My leg feels funny and I feel like I have a fever
Thu, 6 Jun 2013
Hi , Had an insect bite at 4 am, burn, itchy, grown to half of the theigh.
It appears to be a virulant insect, with more of allergen in the bite. I advise you to consult a dermatologist for treatment. i usually give to my such patients betamethasone, injection, levocitrizine, and pain killer for relief, other wise there is a possibility of having an ulcer.
Thank you.
It appears to be a virulant insect, with more of allergen in the bite. I advise you to consult a dermatologist for treatment. i usually give to my such patients betamethasone, injection, levocitrizine, and pain killer for relief, other wise there is a possibility of having an ulcer.
Thank you.
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