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My 2 yr old son got bit by fire ants and has had a swollen foot for 3 days now i've tried benadryl (diphenhydramine) and there is no change?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Time: If he is not hurting, the problem will subside with time ( in about a week). If it is hurting, try some NSAID (dose-adjusted for age). If the swelling is severe, talk to your doctor who may Rx it with a few days of cortisone .

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/16/2016

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