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Suggest Remedies For Redness And Swelling At The Site Of An Ant Bite

I was bitten by an ant this afternoon (in Indonesia) and the original bite appeared to be like a mosquito bite. I put benedryl on it and the stinging was relieved but the swelling continued and now it is a swollen area of 2 inches by 1.5 inches. I have put calamine lotion on the total area. There is no pain or discomfort at this time. Should I be concerned about the swelling ?
Thanks, Cheryl

Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you have been bitten by a relatively poisonous organism and swelling is due to toxic sting left under the skin by the stinger of the organism leading to allergic reaction causing inflammation and swelling..

The reaction leads to inflammation at the site of bite and the symptoms that you are experiencing of swelling are not abnormal and you need not to worry about it as the swelling will go down gradually..

You can be given oral anti allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra etc..
A steroid shot can be given to reduce swelling faster..
You can also do cool compresses over the swelling..
Avoid touching or scratching the area again and again as it can lead to infection..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Remedies For Redness And Swelling At The Site Of An Ant Bite

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you have been bitten by a relatively poisonous organism and swelling is due to toxic sting left under the skin by the stinger of the organism leading to allergic reaction causing inflammation and swelling.. The reaction leads to inflammation at the site of bite and the symptoms that you are experiencing of swelling are not abnormal and you need not to worry about it as the swelling will go down gradually.. You can be given oral anti allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra etc.. A steroid shot can be given to reduce swelling faster.. You can also do cool compresses over the swelling.. Avoid touching or scratching the area again and again as it can lead to infection.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.