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This morning i noticed a red bite on my arm that itched and later today it swelled and began to hurt whenever i bumped it. what should i do?
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Time will heal.: There are over the counter medications that can help provide relief for insect bites. Diphenhydramine (benadryl) can certainly help, but can also cause drowsiness. Loratadine and cetirizine work similarly, but without the drowsiness. NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen can also help reduce inflammation. If this is an insect bite, it will likely improve with time.
Answered 8/25/2015
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