Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    KevjCorreia's Avatar
    KevjCorreia Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jul 11, 2012, 05:54 PM
    Deer fly bite
    Hii got bit by a deer fly in the wrist about 8 inch swelling should I go to the hospital ?
    Thank you
    joypulv's Avatar
    joypulv Posts: 21,591, Reputation: 2941
    current pert
    		  
    #2

    Jul 11, 2012, 06:22 PM
    Not unless you see signs of infection, such a rash and fever. Wash the bite spot with soap and water and put cortizone cream on the whole area. Are you sure it was a deer fly? They don't usually cause 8" swelling.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Dog Bite Ask a Nurse for Free Now Dog Bite [ 0 Answers ]

For a dog bite that barely broke the skin do you need to go to the doctor to get a shot? The bite has been cleaned with alcohol and triple antibiotic has been applied to it.

Yellow Fly bite duration [ 0 Answers ]

Can a Yellow Fly bite result in pain at the bite site over 4 years after the bite?

Yellow Fly Bite [ 0 Answers ]

Over 5 yrs. Ago I was bitten by a Yellow Fly on my shin. Each year I would experience pain and some itching at the site but last year I had no symptoms. However, about 6 months. Ago I started experiencing periodic severe pain over my entire shin. At times the pain can be so severe as to awaken...

Fly yellow bite nest [ 0 Answers ]

Where do yellow flies nest to raise young

Yellow fly bite [ 2 Answers ]

I got bit on my lower calf by a yellow fly and now my leg and foot have ballooned up and is sore and itching like crazy, when should u go to the doctor and can he do anything for it?

View more questions Search