Question 1

what are the symptoms of insect bite?

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The symptoms of Insect bite include::   Crackles in lungs, Fever, Itching, Muscle cramps, Nausea, Pale skin, Pustule, Difficulty breathing, Vomiting, Wheezing, Skin rash, Skin redness, Skin swelling, Blistering.

Question 2

what do i do if i have a black fly bite?

Accepted Answer

ICE: may help the pain/swelling/itching

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Dr Z

Question 3

sand fly bite?

Accepted Answer

Treatment:: Sand fly bites need to be treated immediately to counteract the bacteria, or venom, that has just been deposited underneath the skin. Mixing one part hydrogen peroxide with one part betadine solution and dissolve the scab that has formed. This will reveal the wound underneath that also needs to be cleaned with this solution, after which antibacterial ointment must be applied. If worsens, see a doc.

Question 4

i think fly bit me. should i visit doc? or wait for any specific symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Insect bite: I don't think that house flies bite. Deer flies and horseflies have painful bites. I would clean the area with soap and warm water.  Are you currently experiencing any symptoms? Is the area particularly red, warm, swollen, painful or tender? If you have no symptoms, I would monitor it for now. If you are having problems with it currently, consider making another post with more information.

Question 5

i have horse fly bite still itchy, what is wrong?

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Minimize scratching.: To minimize your scratching, use a topical hydrocortisone cream and an oral antihistamine. If those don't help or the bite is getting larger, painful, redder or draining pus, please see your doctor.

Question 6

why do you need antibiotics with a horse fly bite?

Accepted Answer

A horsefly actually: Takes a chomp out of your skin and it can contain pathogens.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of infected insect bite?

Accepted Answer

Pain, redness: An infected insect bite will get more painful and redder as time passes.  The area involved will also increase, and it may swell and start to drain.  Warm compresses can help you clear the area over time; most minor skin infections don't need oral antibiotics, but if it's not improving with home care you might, so see your dr if it doesn't clear on it's own.

Question 8

should i treat my child with antibiotics after black fly bite?

Accepted Answer

Fly Bite: It's never recommended to start antibiotic medication without examination by a doctor. Though infected bites do need to be treated with antibiotics, it's important to let your doctor examine the bite and make that determination.

Question 9

is it normal that my deer fly bite is still itchy and raised (with a dark middle) two months after the bite?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Signs of a deer fly bite can last quite a long time.They can also wax and wane for a period of time. If the area becomes painful, hot or increasing size it needs to be evaluated as deer flies are know hosts for tularemia - a disease that would require antibiotics.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of an allergic reaction to insect bite?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If it is mild- just some redness and itching, an antihistamine, such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will help. People who get severe reactions- such as difficulty breathing, or swelling of the mouth, tongue, or throat, should carry an epi-pen, which is injectable epinephrine.

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