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I,ve been bitten on my face. it's red, swollen and itchy and quite hard and inflamed to the touch. jaw also aches. what can i put on it? thank you

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Cold compresses: To make sure you don't have any fractures of your jaw or any part of your facial bones it will be wise to get an X ray done. Advil and Tylenol (acetaminophen) taken may relieve some of the pain , swelling gradually.

Answered 7/13/2014

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A member asked:

I,ve been bitten on my face. it's red, swollen and itchy and quite hard and inflamed to the touch. jaw also aches. what can i put on it? thank you

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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