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I got an unknown bug bite when I was sleeping. I just thought it was acne at first and then it got big and the surrounding area got swollen. Before te bite got really big I noticed my neck hurt when I turned it to the right, or moved it down towards the right, the same side the bite is on. I went to work and had cold sweats even though it s always hot in there and noticed my hands were shaking and had a panic attack I think, I couldn t breathe and I had tears coming out for no reason. After that I stopped shaking and I feel relatively fine now but my neck still hurts. I was told by my boss and a family friend with Lyme disease I should go to er but I want medical advice first.
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. B M Gupta's Response
HI Welcome to H C M. First of all we should confirm the diagnosis & exclude Lyme Disease. keep the wound clean & apply antiseptic locally. For pain you can take Ibuprofen. Consult local Surgeon. Doctor may diagnose by looking the wound(Bull's eye skin rash ). Doctor may take Swab & send to Lab.for type of Bacteria , Culture & Sensitivity. I advise you to start treatment as early as possible other vise it may spread to Joints ,Heart, & to Nervous System. Doctor may start Antibiotics E,g; Doxycuclin,Amoxycilin,Cefuroxime,later on when Nervous system would involve doctor may give IV, Inj.Ceftriaxone ,Penicillin G. Thanks.
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How To Treat An Unknown Swollen Bug Bite?
HI Welcome to H C M. First of all we should confirm the diagnosis & exclude Lyme Disease. keep the wound clean & apply antiseptic locally. For pain you can take Ibuprofen. Consult local Surgeon. Doctor may diagnose by looking the wound(Bull s eye skin rash ). Doctor may take Swab & send to Lab.for type of Bacteria , Culture & Sensitivity. I advise you to start treatment as early as possible other vise it may spread to Joints ,Heart, & to Nervous System. Doctor may start Antibiotics E,g; Doxycuclin,Amoxycilin,Cefuroxime,later on when Nervous system would involve doctor may give IV, Inj.Ceftriaxone ,Penicillin G. Thanks.