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Swelling On Leg, Redness Spreading, Itching. Got Bit By Something On Beach. Remedy?
I was in Nags Head North Carolina on family vacation. Got bit by something on the beach in the back of my leg. I have some swelling at the back of my leg, redness that has now spread 3 inches above the back crease of knee and 4 inches down and now redness and some swelling starting to move around to the front of the knee. I feel no pain. It has started to itch somewhat and it feels a little numb to the touch and some warmth.
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
Hi,
It seems that there is severe allergic reaction due to poisonous bite leading to edema on foot.
Take anti-histamine like Cetrizine or benadryl for few days.
Go for antibiotic medicine after consulting your doctor.
Ok and take care.
It seems that there is severe allergic reaction due to poisonous bite leading to edema on foot.
Take anti-histamine like Cetrizine or benadryl for few days.
Go for antibiotic medicine after consulting your doctor.
Ok and take care.
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