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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching And Swelling In The Right Arm

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Posted on Wed, 14 Dec 2016
Question: had a really itch right arm and now my forearm and right had are swollen, also left facial cheek ad left side of lips are swollen. Right side of stomach above hip was itchy and is one large rash.
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Answered by Dr. Shuba hariprasad (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
To check for insect bites

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query

I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.

Based on your symptoms I would like to rule out an allergic reaction.
Would you clarify a few things for me, please?
# can you see any bite marks or puncture wounds?look between your fingers & toes as well

# any bleeding?

# did you take any new medicine or food item?

# any travel or venture near trees or forest areas?

# any pets at home?

# have you used any new cosmetics? Detergents /soap?

I recommend :
-a physician consult right away as your face & lips are involved
-anti histamine and steroids if necessary .
- apply lactocalamine lotion to help soothe the itch. Avoid itching. Cool compress will help.

If you develop any breathing difficulty or the rash spreads rapidly, please visit the ER right away.

Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Hope this helps.
Wish you good health

Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching And Swelling In The Right Arm

Brief Answer: To check for insect bites Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for your query I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today. Based on your symptoms I would like to rule out an allergic reaction. Would you clarify a few things for me, please? # can you see any bite marks or puncture wounds?look between your fingers & toes as well # any bleeding? # did you take any new medicine or food item? # any travel or venture near trees or forest areas? # any pets at home? # have you used any new cosmetics? Detergents /soap? I recommend : -a physician consult right away as your face & lips are involved -anti histamine and steroids if necessary . - apply lactocalamine lotion to help soothe the itch. Avoid itching. Cool compress will help. If you develop any breathing difficulty or the rash spreads rapidly, please visit the ER right away. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Hope this helps. Wish you good health Regards, Dr. Shuba Hariprasad