My 3 year old grand daughter woke up yesterday with a stiff neck and her face on that side was slightly swollen. We also noticed a big hard big bite behind her ear on that side. We can tell she still has the stiff neck today by the way she moves bit it is better today. She wouldn t move and was crying until the ibuprofen kicked in yesterday. She has no fever and is acting herself otherwise. Should she see her doctor for this or do we wait it out? Thank you.
Hello, I can understand your concern. As you noticed the swelling along with the insect bite mark and your granddaughter is not having fever or any other discomfort, it seems that it is an allergic reaction to the insect poison only. As the swelling is decreasing, and she is fine, you can wait for some time or days, and it will subside on it own. Alternatively, you can give her Cetirizine syrup (Zyrtec) 2.5 mg or half teaspoon per day for 3 days. If the swelling worsens, or she starts feeling uncomfortable or fever develops, then a pediatrician should be seen for physical examination and sins of infection. I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. I wish your granddaughter recovers soon. Best,