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Suggest Remedy For Swelling On Feet After Bug Bite

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Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2015
Question: After I got back from the yard I noticed few bug bites and swollen feet and calf and big brown spot covering half of my feet .
It's pain full but I put some cortisone cream and took Benadryl. It's a bit better but still swollen
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)
Brief answer....seems to be due to insect bite with secondary infection on it
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms suggest it to be due to the effect of insect bites along with secondary bacterial infection.
Let me assure you that there is nothing to worry.
Treatment involves ....
Oral anti allergics like Allegra or CETRIZINE
A course of antibiotic ( 5-7 days ) which would require prescription from your doctor
For inflammation and pain,anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day for 3-5 days.
Keep your limb elevated.
Hopefully you should be completely all right in next 5-7 days.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling On Feet After Bug Bite

Brief answer....seems to be due to insect bite with secondary infection on it Detailed answer... Hello, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms suggest it to be due to the effect of insect bites along with secondary bacterial infection. Let me assure you that there is nothing to worry. Treatment involves .... Oral anti allergics like Allegra or CETRIZINE A course of antibiotic ( 5-7 days ) which would require prescription from your doctor For inflammation and pain,anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day for 3-5 days. Keep your limb elevated. Hopefully you should be completely all right in next 5-7 days. I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query. Best of luck Thanks