I live in France. 3 weeks ago I went swimming by a lake and ended up with several mosquito-type insect bites. 2 of these bites on my legs are still sore, red and itchy. The surrounding skin is red, raised and bruised looking. I have been told by a pharmacist that the only treatment is to see a doctor for antibiotics. Is this true, or just an overreaction? Taking antibiotics seems to me to be pretty heavy-handed for a couple of insect bites. Isn't there a topical solution?
2007-09-11 13:19:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I've just come back from Turkey with a few unwanted souvenirs. i have also been told the same thing. there is an infection under the skin and it hurts like hell. I'm off tomorrow to see my GP. it's better to be safe than sorry because the infection could turn to septicaemia or gangrene if left untreated
2007-09-11 13:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by val f1 nutter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure sounds infected to me which means you NEED antibiotics. Not a choice at this point.
2007-09-11 13:30:27 · answer #2 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got bitten by ants in spain and had a allergic reaction went to hospital and had anti estimine injection, tablets and cream, go to doctors better safe than sorry.
2007-09-11 17:41:55 · answer #3 · answered by Lynn C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to see a doctor immediately even if its not bad or infected it still needs to be checked out
good luck!
2007-09-11 13:25:22 · answer #4 · answered by Adam B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor immediately.
2016-05-17 10:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you didn't actually see what bit you --I would go to the doctor
2007-09-11 13:25:10 · answer #6 · answered by Marilynn M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRY VINEGAR.
2007-09-11 22:36:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋