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How To Cure Swelling And Pain On The Ankle After Horsefly Bite?

I recently (not 72hrs ago) received a 'horsefly bite on my ankle - and as of approx 24hrs ago, there is pain in the ankle and now swelling around the ankle. The 'bite' does not appear to be infected (white-ish or raw) but is in the central area of swelling: The bite came while I was in remote woodland country ... any concerns or have I 'twisted' my ankle somehow

Fri, 20 Feb 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

It is the allergic reaction iccurrd because of the horse fly bite.

I advice you should take cetrizine tablet and prednisolone tablet for the allergy. Take the tablet for three days under your doctors guidance.

Maintain good hygiene by frequent cleaning and dressing. This will prevent infection and helps in healing the wound.

Also avoid injury to the wound. Wear cotton undergarments this can help in prevention infection.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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How To Cure Swelling And Pain On The Ankle After Horsefly Bite?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. It is the allergic reaction iccurrd because of the horse fly bite. I advice you should take cetrizine tablet and prednisolone tablet for the allergy. Take the tablet for three days under your doctors guidance. Maintain good hygiene by frequent cleaning and dressing. This will prevent infection and helps in healing the wound. Also avoid injury to the wound. Wear cotton undergarments this can help in prevention infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.