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I Was Bitten By An Insect At Cohoes, NY And
Question: I was bitten by an insect at Cohoes, NY and now have tightness in my jaw. Had a bad allergic reaction but swelling has gone down at bite site. Feeling a bit achey too.
Brief Answer:
It could be an inflammatory swelling.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
It could be due to an inflammatory swelling.
As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.
If there is itching or redness, you can take an antihistamine like Levocetirizine also.
Nothing much to worry and it will settle in a couple of days.
However, if you develop signs of infection like blisters or pus then antibiotics need to be started.
Warm compresses over the affected region can help for a faster recovery.
Wishing all the best.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks
It could be an inflammatory swelling.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
It could be due to an inflammatory swelling.
As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.
If there is itching or redness, you can take an antihistamine like Levocetirizine also.
Nothing much to worry and it will settle in a couple of days.
However, if you develop signs of infection like blisters or pus then antibiotics need to be started.
Warm compresses over the affected region can help for a faster recovery.
Wishing all the best.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks
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