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Bitten By Something, Paining, Swollen, Itching With 2 Red Bite Marks, Prescribed A Methylprednisolone (4mg) Regimen, Having A Fever. Remedy?

good morning. i cant sleep because yesterday I was bitten (on my hand near the thumb ) asleep by something in my bed. Its now paining, swollen, itching with 2 red bite marks. I went to the doctor he gave me clariton and topical creme. Also he prescribed a methylprednisolone (4mg) regimon. Help I need relief from this pain and swelling and itching. i think I am having a fever also. thank you Dr.
Tue, 14 May 2013
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Hello and welcome to HCM,

The itching, pain and redness caused by insect bite can be controlled by an antihistaminic drug. Clariton is an antihistaminic drug which controls the allergic reactions to the insect bite.
You have also been prescribed steroid- methyl prednisolone.
This medication can control all the symptoms.
However, if you are still experiencing pain, you can take a pain killer.
The steroid will control the itching.
Swelling can be controlled by hot fomentation.

If the symptoms still persist, you need to visit your doctor for re-evaluation of the lesion and prescribe relevant drugs there after.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Bitten By Something, Paining, Swollen, Itching With 2 Red Bite Marks, Prescribed A Methylprednisolone (4mg) Regimen, Having A Fever. Remedy?

Hello and welcome to HCM, The itching, pain and redness caused by insect bite can be controlled by an antihistaminic drug. Clariton is an antihistaminic drug which controls the allergic reactions to the insect bite. You have also been prescribed steroid- methyl prednisolone. This medication can control all the symptoms. However, if you are still experiencing pain, you can take a pain killer. The steroid will control the itching. Swelling can be controlled by hot fomentation. If the symptoms still persist, you need to visit your doctor for re-evaluation of the lesion and prescribe relevant drugs there after. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal