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Experiencing Pins & Needles Also Noticed Swelling In Hand Due To Insect Bite

I have been bitten by an insect just lower than my elbow. I noticed it this morning and have taken piriton 3 times today and applied savlon sting n bite cream. The swelling is now 4 inches plus in length and I now am experiencing pins n needles into my hand. What else can I do ???
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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Good day and thanks for your question. Sorry about the insect bite, the feeling could be irritating. I wont suggest piriton because it could cause drowsiness and you might need to drive or go to work. Kindly switch to Loratadine 10mg daily and apply a cream that contain diphenhydramine/allantoin ( about 3 to 4 times daily). Hope it helps. Thank you.
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Experiencing Pins & Needles Also Noticed Swelling In Hand Due To Insect Bite

Good day and thanks for your question. Sorry about the insect bite, the feeling could be irritating. I wont suggest piriton because it could cause drowsiness and you might need to drive or go to work. Kindly switch to Loratadine 10mg daily and apply a cream that contain diphenhydramine/allantoin ( about 3 to 4 times daily). Hope it helps. Thank you.