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Itching In Foot, Swelling, Tight Skin, Warm. History Of Swollen, Itchy, Numb Lips And Knees. Detected Possible Allergy, Prescribed Steroids. Help

A little less than two weeks ago I woke up and my lip was swollen, it itched a little, was warm, but did not hurt at all, it was actually numb. It ended up swelling up HUGE. I went to the hospital and they said it was probably an allergic reaction, they prescribed me steroids and said to take Benadryl and go see an allergy doctor. Well, about two hours ago my foot started itching and getting warm, it's a little swollen and my skin feels tight so I can't walk normally. It's on the top of my upper right root, under the big down. It's warm too. I remember this same thing happening to my knees about two months ago but I did not think anything of it. I'm kind of a hypochondriac, so everyone told me not to worry about it, "it's probably nothing". But I know my body, and I know when something doesn't seem right. Please help!!!!
Tue, 6 Aug 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi, Thanks for using HCM.

Swelling, itching and warm suggest allergy.

To control the rash, itching and swelling antihistamines and steroids should be used and NSAID to prevent inflammation. You can take steroid initially BD for 3 days, then taper the dose OD for 3 days and later can be stopped. It controls the inflammation and help reduce swelling. Avoid any known allergens.

Hope I answered your question. Consult your doctor for further examination and management.
Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take care.

Regard
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Chirag Soni's  Response
Welcome to CM.
It looks to be some allergic reaction may be due to insect bite.Be watchful for next time.
You have to take oral steroid and also take tab.levocetrizine to subside allergic reaction.
You can apply steroid skin cream at leg.
Keep in touch with your doctor.
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Itching In Foot, Swelling, Tight Skin, Warm. History Of Swollen, Itchy, Numb Lips And Knees. Detected Possible Allergy, Prescribed Steroids. Help

Hi, Thanks for using HCM. Swelling, itching and warm suggest allergy. To control the rash, itching and swelling antihistamines and steroids should be used and NSAID to prevent inflammation. You can take steroid initially BD for 3 days, then taper the dose OD for 3 days and later can be stopped. It controls the inflammation and help reduce swelling. Avoid any known allergens. Hope I answered your question. Consult your doctor for further examination and management. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care. Regard