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Suggest Remedies For Persistent Swelling In Arm After Insect Bite
Question: My husband was bitten by a horsefly and his hand has swelled up quite a bit and is reddish purplez He has dificulty bending his fingers. He took a Benadryl capsule and rubbed Benadryl cream in it but it's looking more swollen and red. Any suggestions?
Brief Answer:
reaction to horse fly
Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that your husband was bitten by a horse fly. They are tremendously painful and they can cause local allergic reactions. I would recommend the following to help reduce the swelling.
1. elevate the hand
2. Apply ice
3. Use hydrocortisone 4 times daily
4. If available use a higher strength steroid cream like triamcinalone. Or see your medical provider for a higher strength steroid cream
5. If worsens it may become infected and need antibiotics and oral steroids. See your medical provider if this worsens or he develops fever
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reaction to horse fly
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that your husband was bitten by a horse fly. They are tremendously painful and they can cause local allergic reactions. I would recommend the following to help reduce the swelling.
1. elevate the hand
2. Apply ice
3. Use hydrocortisone 4 times daily
4. If available use a higher strength steroid cream like triamcinalone. Or see your medical provider for a higher strength steroid cream
5. If worsens it may become infected and need antibiotics and oral steroids. See your medical provider if this worsens or he develops fever
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have and additional questions
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