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How To Remove Itchy Bug Bites From Chest?

Hi I went canoing on Monday and went swimming in the river, every since then I have had some developing bug bites appear. These bug bites are unlike anything I ve ever experienced, there are three gum ball size bites on my chest directly over my heart and one on my arm. The itching is of course very fierce but the pain is unbearable and wakes me up from sleep. A cold pack soothes it but that just temperary.... What should I do?!? Please help!
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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Hi,
It seems that due to swimming in the river water there might be having some insect bites giving this problem.
There might be having some bacterial infection as well.
Take some antihistamine like cetrizine or benadryl medicine for 2-3 days.
If infection is more go for one antibiotic medicine course.
Apply triple action cream locally.
There is rare possibility of having Herpes Zoster keeping in mind of site and unbearable pain.
On clinical examination it will be more cear.
Ok and take care.
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How To Remove Itchy Bug Bites From Chest?

Hi, It seems that due to swimming in the river water there might be having some insect bites giving this problem. There might be having some bacterial infection as well. Take some antihistamine like cetrizine or benadryl medicine for 2-3 days. If infection is more go for one antibiotic medicine course. Apply triple action cream locally. There is rare possibility of having Herpes Zoster keeping in mind of site and unbearable pain. On clinical examination it will be more cear. Ok and take care.