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Suggest Treatment For Severe Allergic Reaction To Insect Bite On Foot
Question: Something has bitten me on my foot. It itches but it has also swollen considerably. The swelling looks like a sprained ankle but I know I haven't sprained it. I have been on line checking black widow symptoms because I do have them on my property. I was working outside in my garden with sandals on.
Brief Answer:
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
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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