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Question: I have a bite on my hand happened about 9 hrs ago .It is on the back close to the V junction of my thumb and forefinger
It was a red very small pin hole type wound red in color and surrounded by red . Not raised , not swollen slightly itch I took a benadryl ran cold water on it.It has since cecome swollen and more red extending across to the middle of the hand. It is very hot, itchy and painful. I took the abtihistamine at 2 oclock and at about 7. No relief I am on Prednisone 10 mg a day now since 2 1/1 weeks ago
Have severe alergies to Bees Black flies. Please help me
It was a red very small pin hole type wound red in color and surrounded by red . Not raised , not swollen slightly itch I took a benadryl ran cold water on it.It has since cecome swollen and more red extending across to the middle of the hand. It is very hot, itchy and painful. I took the abtihistamine at 2 oclock and at about 7. No relief I am on Prednisone 10 mg a day now since 2 1/1 weeks ago
Have severe alergies to Bees Black flies. Please help me
Brief Answer:
antibiotic required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You have developed insect bite hypersensitivity.
It's good that you are taking prednisolone but the dose is not adequate.
You need to take at least 40 mg daily for 2 days then 30 for 2 days 20 for 2 days 10 mg for 2 days and then stop.
Along with that an oral antibiotic is also must.
Bites introduce bacteria through the wound.
Look for any sting if it is still present.
It must be removed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
antibiotic required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You have developed insect bite hypersensitivity.
It's good that you are taking prednisolone but the dose is not adequate.
You need to take at least 40 mg daily for 2 days then 30 for 2 days 20 for 2 days 10 mg for 2 days and then stop.
Along with that an oral antibiotic is also must.
Bites introduce bacteria through the wound.
Look for any sting if it is still present.
It must be removed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks will clindamycin work
How will I know if a stinger is still there? Do you know what it is that bite/stung me ?Shall I keep taking Benadryl ?
thank you
hello also if it is Clydamycin is 300 mg right or 400 ? how often each day?If you racommemnd another AB please give the strength and dosage / frequency
thanks again
How will I know if a stinger is still there? Do you know what it is that bite/stung me ?Shall I keep taking Benadryl ?
thank you
hello also if it is Clydamycin is 300 mg right or 400 ? how often each day?If you racommemnd another AB please give the strength and dosage / frequency
thanks again
Brief Answer:
Take clindamycin
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Just move your fingers on the affected area gently.
If there is a sting you will have a sharp pain at a particular point.
You mentioned about clindamycin.
Probably you have clindamycin with you now.
You can take clindamycin after consulting your doctor.
Antibiotics can have side effects hence need to be used judiciously under an expert's observation.
Continue with benadryl for a week.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Take clindamycin
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Just move your fingers on the affected area gently.
If there is a sting you will have a sharp pain at a particular point.
You mentioned about clindamycin.
Probably you have clindamycin with you now.
You can take clindamycin after consulting your doctor.
Antibiotics can have side effects hence need to be used judiciously under an expert's observation.
Continue with benadryl for a week.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you very much for your help Dr. I am doing very well thank you
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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