Question 1

is keflex good to treat a centipede bite infection?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Keflex (cephalexin) is good for skin structure infections, so it should provide relatively broad coverage for an insect bite.  If not getting better, than let the rx'ing dr. Know and a repeat evaluation and possible testing with change of antibiotics may be warranted.  Best wishes.

Question 2

how do i treat a centipede bite with a lot of swelling and bruising

Accepted Answer

Local care: Wash the area with soap and water.  Apply a cold compress for 10-15 minutes.  If the area around the bite becomes increasingly red, swollen or tender, then you need to seek medical attention.

Question 3

what should i do when i get a centipede bite?

Accepted Answer

Local wound care: Local wound care usually involves washing with a gentle soap and water twice daily, applying antibiotic ointment and monitoring for signs of infection.  Increased redness, swelling and pain, especially when combined with the appearance of pus indicates an infection which should be evaluated by a primary care physician.

Question 4

do you need to seek medical attention for a centipede bite?

Accepted Answer

That depends: A centipede pinches the skin with hollowed legs that inject venom.  This will leave 2 puncture wounds w pain, redness ; swelling.  This pain usually resolves within several hours to several days.  However, if you experience headache, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, swollen lymph nodes, increased blood pressure or significant tissue damage than you need to obtain medical attention. Deaths possibly.

Question 5

my son got a centipede bite mark and its swollowing how can i get rid of the swolling?

Accepted Answer

Ice and benedryl: Ice the area with a towel between the ice bag and the bite. Over the counter drugs that you could use include benedryl ointment or tablets if severe and Hydrocortisone cream. Make certain to follow the children's dosing on the label. If the child is very young, he may need to see a doctor.

Question 6

ive been suffuring with this for years. i get nauseous when i eat, actually every bite i take i want to throw it out. what could it be? treatable?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: There are a lot of possible causes of persistent nausea, and it would require more detail then you have provided here to try to sort it out. A good start would be to try a chewable antacid such as Tums (calcium carbonate) several times a day for a week or two, whenever you get the nausea, just to see if it helps at all. If it does help, it's probably related to the stomach. If it does not, see your doctor. Good luck.

Question 7

developing small bumps on arms, appear as "very" small ant bites, i believe it is from the mold in my old home...is it going to be permanent/treatable?

Accepted Answer

Sure it is: Treatable. See your doc for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

what is pulmonia is that treatable?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: Bacterial and fungal pneumonias are treatable but primary viral pneumonias are often resistant to treatments like antibiotics or antiviral medications.

Question 9

is mild stroke treatable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, time dependent: All strokes are treatable, but restoration of function depends on the location and extent of the stroke and the timing of, and type of, intervention.  Some strokes can be treated with different types of blood thinners, body cooling to protect the brain, or even surgery.  Ascertainment of risk factors and their control, plus psychosocial support and aggressive rehabilitation are required.

Question 10

can amyloidosis be treatable?

Accepted Answer

Amyloidosis: Although no cure, symptoms can be treated with chemotherapeutic agents such as cytoxan, (cyclophosphamide) steroids such as dexamethasone, peripheral blood stem cell transplantation, liver transplantation, & treating the underlying conditions that might have caused it.

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Do you need to seek medical attention for a centipede bite?

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My son got a centipede bite mark and its swollowing how can i get rid of the swolling?

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Ive been suffuring with this for years. i get nauseous when i eat, actually every bite i take i want to throw it out. what could it be? treatable?

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Developing small bumps on arms, appear as "very" small ant bites, i believe it is from the mold in my old home...is it going to be permanent/treatable?

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What is pulmonia is that treatable?

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Is mild stroke treatable?

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