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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Leg Due To Insect Bite
I am 75, was bitten by a spider or mosquito on Sunday. I was under doctor care last night. He gave me anti biotic , fudicin H cream and Pms-cetirizine 20 mg (HCL) My angle was swollen and still is, but now my foot including toes are swollen also. I Bath with Epsom salt . I have some pain in my toes and part of the big toe is a bit whitish. I elevated my leg. What else she ll I do..? I will see my doctor again tomorrow at 7 pm Thank you for your help. Julia
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. If I am your doctor I suggesting you medication you are taking are perfect only thing you can add in it is the low dose steroid for short duration. Also do regular cleaning and dressing with betadinr. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.
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