Question 1

is a centipede bite life threathening ?

Accepted Answer

Death is rare in USA: If you experience headache, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, swollen lymph nodes, increased blood pressure or significant tissue damage after a centipede bite than you need to obtain medical attention. Deaths possibly related to centipede bites in the United States are extremely rare. Not so rare in other parts of the world.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 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

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 7

how to tell if these are insect bites? what do they generally look like?

Accepted Answer

Swellin and red area: A sign of bite may be seen. The area around it may be circular, diffusely red and swollen.

Question 8

what kinds of insect bites result in what look like pimples?  should it be popped?  not sure of source...

Accepted Answer

Unwarrented assumpti: You assume they are due to insects. Did you see insects? Does anyone else have something similar? Any exposure to animals? Probably it is something else. You may need to consult a physician, preferably a dermatologist. No spider ever causes what you seem to describe.

Question 9

what kind of rash that look like insect bite and it itches?

Accepted Answer

Bite: Can be an insect bite and can also be hives. The rash needs to be examined by a doctor for proper diagnosis.

Question 10

does heat rash look like insect bites?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Heat rash is a much finer tiny dots rash than most insect bites are. Also, tends to be more of a confluent rash that involves an entire area, whereas insect bites are more distinct lesions without as much of the reddish background one sees with a heat rash.

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