NEED ADVICE ON SWOLLEN ANKLE RELATED TO BITE 
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 NEED ADVICE ON SWOLLEN ANKLE RELATED TO BITE

One week ago I received multiple ant bites on my ankle.  I began
scratching
my ankle incessantly, and apparently have infected the area.  Yesterday,
my ankle began to swell around the bite area, and today my entire ankle
is swollen.  

What should I do to relieve swelling and itching?  Put an ice pack?  Soak
in hot water?

PLEASE ADVISE by e-mail.  

Itching For An Answer In Texas,
Jan



Thu, 06 Mar 1997 06:51:06 GMT
 NEED ADVICE ON SWOLLEN ANKLE RELATED TO BITE

Your ankle is not necessarily swollen..  THe same thing happened to my husband
from a bee bite.  The problem is that ice will not help this late in the game
Start taking benadryl and go to the doctor.  You could have the beginning of
cellulitis which could be dangerous.  He will more than likely give you a shot
of prednisolone, an anti inflammatory.  He will also tell you to prop it up.
This is due to a delayed histamine reaction to your bite.
Paula
Quote:
>in hot water?

>PLEASE ADVISE by e-mail.  

>Itching For An Answer In Texas,
>Jan



Mon, 10 Mar 1997 23:59:39 GMT
 
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