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Suggest Treatment For Red Swollen Spot On Arm After A Bee Sting
Question: I was bitten on the arm by a bee 2 days ago and the spot is red, swollen (hard) and warm to the touch. It also itches like crazy.
Brief Answer:
It could be due to infection and associated inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Local rise of temperature,redness associated with swollen area suggests infection along with inflammation.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin capsule ,anti inflammatory tablet and Levocetrizine tablet(for itching)to my patients with similar complaints.
You should consult your doctor,get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.
Hope i answered your query.If you have any questions,i will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It could be due to infection and associated inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Local rise of temperature,redness associated with swollen area suggests infection along with inflammation.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin capsule ,anti inflammatory tablet and Levocetrizine tablet(for itching)to my patients with similar complaints.
You should consult your doctor,get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.
Hope i answered your query.If you have any questions,i will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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