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Suggest Treatment For Bug Bites On My Toes That Are Itching
I thought I had a bug bite on my toe, but then it spread to the one next to it. They aren t red or peeling. They itch a little but they mainly just hurt because they are swelling. They are not visible but my toes are noticeably larger due to these bumbs and swelling
You are suffering from allergic reaction due to insect bite.Antihistamines and steroids are the drug of choice.Injectable forms are available for both drugs which can be used.Incase of throat pain,difficulty in swallowing or breathing, immediately contact your physician since it could be a severe and fatal anaphylactic reaction.
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Dr.Saranya Ramadoss General and Family Health Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Bug Bites On My Toes That Are Itching
Hi You are suffering from allergic reaction due to insect bite.Antihistamines and steroids are the drug of choice.Injectable forms are available for both drugs which can be used.Incase of throat pain,difficulty in swallowing or breathing, immediately contact your physician since it could be a severe and fatal anaphylactic reaction. Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss General and Family Health Physician