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Suggest Remedy For Throbbing Pain In Arm At The Site Of Bite From Horsefly

I went on the river today kayaking. There were spiders on my boat at one point and I got bit by a bunch of horseflies, however none of my bites from the horseflies reacted like the one on my arm. I don t know what it could be and it has a throbbing pain.
Mon, 25 May 2015
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Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are going through.

A photo of the bite site is needed for a more specific opinion.

As you feel a throbbing pain at the site of biting, I think it has got infected. Most probably the horseflies might have carried parasites or bacteria that most probably have been transmitted into your skin.

I advise to:
- keep the wound (biting site) clean
- apply warm compresses to relieve the pain
- if there are signs of infection (extremely pain or drainage) seek immediate medical help (go to ER).
- take antihistaminic medication orally and can apply locally

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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Suggest Remedy For Throbbing Pain In Arm At The Site Of Bite From Horsefly

Hi, I am sorry for the situation you are going through. A photo of the bite site is needed for a more specific opinion. As you feel a throbbing pain at the site of biting, I think it has got infected. Most probably the horseflies might have carried parasites or bacteria that most probably have been transmitted into your skin. I advise to: - keep the wound (biting site) clean - apply warm compresses to relieve the pain - if there are signs of infection (extremely pain or drainage) seek immediate medical help (go to ER). - take antihistaminic medication orally and can apply locally Hope it was of help! Dr.Albana