Question 1

can black fly and/or deer fly bites cause flu like, severe body aches as an allergic reaction??

Accepted Answer

Ixodes scapularis: Of concerned with Deer ticks is Lyme Disease.  Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans (

Question 2

what is the treatment for fly bites. how long do they take to go and stop itching?

Accepted Answer

Fly bites: Which type of fly are you referring to.  Are you sure the bites are from a fly? Please give more infrormation so we can be of help.

Question 3

which medicine or treatment for insect bites is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Baking soda paste: Make a poultice of baking soda and water (sticky consistency) apply to affected areas.

Question 4

please tell me all treatment for insect bites and stings?

Accepted Answer

Do you have an hour?: There are so many ways to treat depending on severity and other individual medical factors that there is no way to fully describe them here.  However, generally, treat with pain or itch control medicines like ibuprofen, tylenol, (acetaminophen) benadryl, and Hydrocortisone creams and watch for signs of infection progressing.

Question 5

please tell me home treatment of insect bites and stings?

Accepted Answer

Use EpiPEN, (epinephrine) go to ER: You may have no problem with this, but if you have an allergy or you think you do, my advice is to get to an er asap.  They will give you Epinephrine so you don't go into anaphylactic shock, which can close your airway and kill you.  After this episode is over, you might want to see your doctor and get an epipen, (epinephrine) which is a shot of Epinephrine you can give yourself quick if this happens again.

Question 6

are there treatment guidelines for allergic reaction to insect bites?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depending upon what insect is responsible. If this is from a bee sting reaction, then there are potential treatments available. Speak with a physician to understand what the reaction was and the best treatment options.

Question 7

treatment for insect bites with bruising?

Accepted Answer

Bruising Insect Bite: There are a number of types of insects that cause bruising through bites such as spiders, bed bugs, ticks and mosquitoes as well as stings from wasps, bees or scorpions. Treatment can be topical cortisone for itching and redness and bio oil for bruises.

Question 8

my 6month old baby have dark spot on my skin caused insect bites what should i do or what is the best treatment to remove dark spot tnx?

Accepted Answer

Dark spots: This is a reaction to the insect bite it takes 5 weeks for skin to regenerate its normal color use lotion to sooth skin avoidance of bites is the best tx.

Question 9

i've several insect bites on my foot and  one large blister has formed over a bite, some swelling&alot of itchiness.  should i seek medical treatment?

Accepted Answer

Seeking medical : Attention is never bad or wrong, afterall, you do have a problem. Alternatively, l if you feel comfortable using a sterile instrument you can pop the blister allow it to drain and place some antibiotic ointment to the site and bandage it. Change daily and monitor the wound and yourself for any fever or signs of redness or swelling by the bites.

Question 10

i have anxiety live in ontario, got bit by a black fly, now i'm concerned of disease but it doesn't hurt itch or anything, should i stop worrying!?

Accepted Answer

Facing Ur What-If: We tend 2seek reassurance that the things we fear won't happen. An anxiety expert approaching ur fear from a cognitive-behavioral angle might argue that no one can guarantee that what u fear won't happen. Even talking about "likelihood" may not help. But people often feel relief when they face their fear...When accept it could happen. Ask urself: if this happens, then what happens? And then what?

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Can black fly and/or deer fly bites cause flu like, severe body aches as an allergic reaction??

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What is the treatment for fly bites. how long do they take to go and stop itching?

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Which medicine or treatment for insect bites is most effective?

A member asked:

Please tell me all treatment for insect bites and stings?

A member asked:

Please tell me home treatment of insect bites and stings?

A member asked:

Are there treatment guidelines for allergic reaction to insect bites?

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Treatment for insect bites with bruising?

A member asked:

My 6month old baby have dark spot on my skin caused insect bites what should i do or what is the best treatment to remove dark spot tnx?

A member asked:

I've several insect bites on my foot and one large blister has formed over a bite, some swelling&alot of itchiness. should i seek medical treatment?

A member asked:

I have anxiety live in ontario, got bit by a black fly, now i'm concerned of disease but it doesn't hurt itch or anything, should i stop worrying!?

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