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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Hand After Bitten By A Insect

Hello thank you. My daughter got bit on her hand sometime while she was sleep. Her the top of her hand is swollen and i see a small bump on her knuckle where bite was. It hurts a little when she touches it and when she makes a fist. Should I bring her to emergency?
Thu, 22 Sep 2016
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A sting or bite of insect injects venom composed of proteins and other substances that may trigger an allergic reaction. The sting also causes redness and swelling at the site of the sting.
1.     Cold fomentation with ice pack 5 – 6 times daily
2.     Levocetrizine 5 mg per oral once daily for 5 days
3.     Dexamethasone 0.25 mg twice daily per oral for 5 days
4.     Ibuprofen 400 mg orally after meal if pain occurs. Otherwise avoid it
5.     Do not scratch the area as it will cause skin damage and infection
6.     You can apply calamine lotion for itching
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Hand After Bitten By A Insect

A sting or bite of insect injects venom composed of proteins and other substances that may trigger an allergic reaction. The sting also causes redness and swelling at the site of the sting. 1. Cold fomentation with ice pack 5 – 6 times daily 2. Levocetrizine 5 mg per oral once daily for 5 days 3. Dexamethasone 0.25 mg twice daily per oral for 5 days 4. Ibuprofen 400 mg orally after meal if pain occurs. Otherwise avoid it 5. Do not scratch the area as it will cause skin damage and infection 6. You can apply calamine lotion for itching Thanks