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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling From An Insect Bite

Hi, I got bit more than 24 hrs.ago by either a bee or wasp on my arm, in 2 different spots & my arm is getting more & more swollen.....I m experiencing pain, muscle stiffness, & my ring & pinky are feeling numb w/pain....I ve iced it, taken Ibuprofen, & put antibiotic ointment on the bites....What should I do now to make it better?

posted on Thu, 9 Oct 2014

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Fri, 31 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response

Hello,
Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.
I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that add chlorpheniramine maleate and low dose steroid prednisolone tablet in your current treatment. This both drugs can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by the insect bite. This much measures is enough to control your inflammation.

I will be happy to answer all your future concern.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious disease specialist.
Wish you a best health at health care magic.

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