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Suggest Treatment For A Bug Bite
Hardness and heat around what appears to be a bug bite. Taking antibiotic but little imorovement. The area is raised and is about the size of s half dollar. The hardness is about the size of a small pancake. Should I make another trip to the doctor or just continue with the antibiotic I ve been taking since last Friday? Email address: YYYY@YYYY Thank you, Cheryl
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
hiii.you have been prescribed with correct medication.you can try diclofenac gel application on the area along with antibiotics .it helps in reducing swelling size and pain.
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