
Suggest Treatment For Severe Allergic Reaction To Insect Bite On Foot

Take treatment for insect bite reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You seem to have developed a severe allergic reaction to an insect bite.
You should start with oral antihistamine like tablet claritin once a day or you can take benadryl in the adult dosage . This will help to reduce the allergic reaction and will decrease the swelling.
Also you should apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice a day .
In case the pain is too much, you can take an oral anti inflammatory agent like paracetamol .
In most cases, insect bite reactions subside with the above management .
In rare cases, there can be need of short courses on oral steroids when the swelling is not relieved with antihistamine drugs.
Dr Geetika Paul

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