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Suggest Remedy For Itching And Tingling Sensation

My husband was stung or bitten by something a couple of days ago. Sight of sting is no longer red but warm to touch and he gets a tingling sensation in the area when he first stands after sitting for a period of time. It is itching now too. Should he see a doctor or is it slowly getting better?
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM!
Sorry to hear about your Husbands' health.

First of all, can you ascertain what bit him?
Since you haven;t mentioned anything, if by any chance it was a snake/scorpion bite, you have to immediately rush to a doctor.
However since it was a few days ago, that seems unlikely and was likely an insect bite.

To get relief from itching and other symptoms, ask him to take antihistamincs like tablet cetrizine or tablet Avil. These will bring relief to him.
If he has pain too, he may be given any of the pain killers.

Also, apply ice after wrapping in a thin cloth, to the affected area. It will bring relief too.

Remember, rush to the doctor if he experiences -
-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Vomits blood
-Passes blood in stool

Since he doesn't have any other symptom, there is nothing to be worried about and he will get better soon.

Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any other doubt.

Wishing your husband a speedy recovery.

Regards,
Dr. Sridhar Reddy
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Suggest Remedy For Itching And Tingling Sensation

Hi, Welcome to HCM! Sorry to hear about your Husbands health. First of all, can you ascertain what bit him? Since you haven;t mentioned anything, if by any chance it was a snake/scorpion bite, you have to immediately rush to a doctor. However since it was a few days ago, that seems unlikely and was likely an insect bite. To get relief from itching and other symptoms, ask him to take antihistamincs like tablet cetrizine or tablet Avil. These will bring relief to him. If he has pain too, he may be given any of the pain killers. Also, apply ice after wrapping in a thin cloth, to the affected area. It will bring relief too. Remember, rush to the doctor if he experiences - -Nausea -Vomiting -Vomits blood -Passes blood in stool Since he doesn t have any other symptom, there is nothing to be worried about and he will get better soon. Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any other doubt. Wishing your husband a speedy recovery. Regards, Dr. Sridhar Reddy