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Suggest Treatment For Stiffness And Pain In The Arm After Insect Bite
Hello, Something bit me and I am experiencing little stiffness and pain around the area. The area where I was bitten has healed but the tissues around the area is sore. My question is should I go to the emergency room or is it something that I shouldn t worry about? YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Hello,
* Primary relief with ice application and intake of Aleve 3 times a day after meals.
* Observe for next 24 hours, later if stiffness or pain persists, consult your PCP otherwise not.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* Primary relief with ice application and intake of Aleve 3 times a day after meals.
* Observe for next 24 hours, later if stiffness or pain persists, consult your PCP otherwise not.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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