Suggest Treatment For After Child Is Stung By Insect

Posted on Sat, 26 Sep 2015

Question: My 9 year old daughter got bit/stung 24 hours ago. Ive given her benodryl amd put some cortizone on the bite/sting. Should i be concerned and get her to the doctor or gove it more time? I dont exactly know what it was that got her as soon as we left for school

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
If it is not increasing, you may wait.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. It looks like an insect bite on the back of the right hand.

2. If the swelling is not increasing, you can wait as you have given the right medication.

3. For any worsening of symptoms you can show her to a local doctor. Do confirm the correct dose for her age.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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