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Suggest Remedies For Discolored Buttocks Post A Spider Bite
I got bit by a spider possibly brown recluse, first day I felt feverish and body aches then noticed a reddish area center of my right butt cheek about 5 dia. second day more fever followed by chills and sweats and feeling run down, red spot now about 6 dia maybe bigger, third day less fever down to 101 feeling better however red spot now 7 Day 4-14 fever is normal temp however red spot currently covers my entire right butt cheek has grew in size every day, pinkish red throughout with a darker blue red area inner half, no pain with little discomfort should I be concerned
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
A sting or bite of spider injects venom composed of proteins and other substances that may trigger an allergic reaction. The sting also causes redness and swelling at the site of the sting.
1. Cold compress with ice pack 5 – 6 times daily
2. Levocetrizine 5 mg per oral once daily for 5 days
3. Dexamethasone 0.5 mg twice daily per oral for 5 days
4. Do not scratch the area as it will cause skin damage and infection
5. You can apply calamine lotion for soothing effect
6. Ibuprofen 600 mg thrice daily if pain occurs. Otherwise avoid it
Thanks
1. Cold compress with ice pack 5 – 6 times daily
2. Levocetrizine 5 mg per oral once daily for 5 days
3. Dexamethasone 0.5 mg twice daily per oral for 5 days
4. Do not scratch the area as it will cause skin damage and infection
5. You can apply calamine lotion for soothing effect
6. Ibuprofen 600 mg thrice daily if pain occurs. Otherwise avoid it
Thanks
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