I have a 6 year old girl who has some sort of bite(insect) it is small, itchy, red ring?
it is small, itchy, with a slightly red ring around it and now is forming a white outline around the red ring. It is on her arm. I cannot find anything on the internet, I do not know what kind of bug? My only option is ER at this time on this day? Someone Help please?
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IT IS ONLY ONE SPOT, SHE SAYS IT HAS BEEN THERE 2 DAYS, IT'S A BUMP ON OUTSIDEOF HER SKIN AND IT ITCHES BAD.
2006-07-03 15:02:44 · 17 answers · asked by porchpup552003 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I think your best bet is to call the hospital and ask to speak with a nurse, there should be one there who is able to talk to you. Better safe than sorry!
2006-07-03 15:08:13 · answer #1 · answered by martster38 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did that once. If you scratch to much on a mosquitoes bite it can grow, and be white outline in red same thing with a June bug bit. put some calamine on it. If it has been there for two days in one spot you should be fine. All so let her sleep with you tonight. She could have a bug in her bed. That is common with young children. Giver her some bendgryl to fight off any allergic symptoms.
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2006-07-03 22:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by caitie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT go to the ER unless there is an emergency. An insect bite that itches is not an emergency unless she is having breathing problems or a rash/swelling develops around it. ERs are necessary for LIFE-THREATENING problems.
Give her a baby aspirin and call the doc on the morning. Good Luck !
2006-07-03 22:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by SpongebobRoundpants 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds very much like a spider bite. ER is probably your only option unless your doctor left an on call number. You could also call the hospital and ask for a nurse, they can let you know what to do.
2006-07-03 22:07:25 · answer #4 · answered by Not Tellin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sound like ringworm to me-i don't think an er trip would be necessary.
try putting bendaryl cream on the bite or you can give her oral benadryl for kids-it will make her sleepy but will stop the itching. you can also try children's motrin to help with any pain or swelling she might be having.
things that would warrent an er visit are-if the red area splits the skin and causes an open sore and is draining or oozing or if she suddenly develops a fever.
ringworm is common in kids and is highly contagious-you will sometimes find it in other places of the body as well
here is a link to look more into it so you can compare the pictures to your daughter's arm...
http://www.webmd.com/hw/skin_and_beauty/hw65255.asp
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2006-07-04 04:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's already been there for 2 days & hasn't been a problem I would call the dr. Wed. & see if you can get in then. I'd watch her for swelling or any red lines creeping away from it.Those things would = ER.
2006-07-03 22:14:14 · answer #6 · answered by catkeypurr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like ringworm, its very contagious, so to be safe I would take her to the ER, its a holiday night, so they probably aren't very busy, I work in a hospital, either way let us know what you find out. Good Luck
2006-07-03 22:12:42 · answer #7 · answered by catlady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is no red line leading from it to her heart, I would imagine it's not a big deal. Tell her not to scratch, and check on it tomorrow. Maybe give her an antihistamine for the itching.
2006-07-03 22:05:42 · answer #8 · answered by tye_dyedfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a minor emergency clinic anywhere? They accept insurance and offer a wide variety of services. It kinda sounds like ringworm, but thats just going off your description. Good luck.
2006-07-03 22:06:29 · answer #9 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like ringworm. I can't say for sure without seeing it, though. Call your Doctor's office; there'll be someone on call to answer questions for you. Give her some Benedryl for the itching and keep it clean. Wednesday should be fine.
2006-07-03 22:10:49 · answer #10 · answered by amereilly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋