My daughter has a bite on her leg. I was wondering if we needed to take her to the doctor or if I can treat it at home. The area around the bite is a little larger than a quarter and red. It is also hard to the touch. It isn t hot. The actual bite area is oozing a very, very small amount of clear discharge. I ve given her Benadryl. She is two and a half years old and weighs 30lbs. I have given her two doses of Benadryl today (5ml) and the bite doesn t seem to have changed at all.
the exact opinion regarding whether you can treat it in home or whrther you have to seek the help of doctor can only be given only after having the visual impression of the wound. But as it is not possible & considering the symptoms narrated it would be apropriate to have aphysician visit who will direct you regarding medications. Considering the narration my opinion is that you may reqire to add oral antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory agents & anti hitaminic agents too if needed. Untill doctors opinion you can have a local application of some of the antibiotic ointment such as mupirocine &  the soothening agents. Considring the small age of your daughter it is advisable not to neglect it & medical consultation.