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Suggest Remedy For Swelling Of Foot

Hi there. I believe I was bitten yesterday buy a bug at the cottage- my foot swelled up pretty bad and has stayed the same or maybe even got worse over the last 30 hours since it happened.its very swollen, my foot and is pretty itchy and painful.thoughts?
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Hi
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to insect bite reaction. Blood pressure and pulse should be monitored for variation. You can appy calamine lotion locally also. Tetanus toxoid prophylaxis should be taken if you are not immunized. Taking antihistamines like benedryl will be helpful. If swelling is more then approach your GP for cortcosteroid shots.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling Of Foot

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to insect bite reaction. Blood pressure and pulse should be monitored for variation. You can appy calamine lotion locally also. Tetanus toxoid prophylaxis should be taken if you are not immunized. Taking antihistamines like benedryl will be helpful. If swelling is more then approach your GP for cortcosteroid shots. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.