Hi I went canoing on Monday and went swimming in the river, every since then I have had some developing bug bites appear. These bug bites are unlike anything I ve ever experienced, there are three gum ball size bites on my chest directly over my heart and one on my arm. The itching is of course very fierce but the pain is unbearable and wakes me up from sleep. A cold pack soothes it but that just temperary.... What should I do?!? Please help!
Hi, It seems that due to swimming in the river water there might be having some insect bites giving this problem. There might be having some bacterial infection as well. Take some antihistamine like cetirizine or Ben Chat Doctor. If infection is more go for one antibiotic medicine course. Apply triple action cream locally. There is rare possibility of having Herpes Zoster keeping in mind of site and unbearable pain. On clinical examination it will be more care. Ok and take care.