Help! Fire Ants bites?
Sep.25, 2011 in
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2 Days ago I was bitten by fire ants. I initially experienced some mild swelling and itchy skin which I soothed by scratching the ‘mess’ out of my skin. I later used some hydro cortisone cream and alternated with neosporin antibacterial cream for treatment. Now, in addition to this rediculous itch (which is being soothed by the hydro cortisone), I have painful swelling. Does anyone have Ideas about what can be used to reduce the pain/swelling (I prefer topical ointments, I’m not too keen on pills). Thanks.
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September 25th, 2011 at 1:37 am
I am highly allergic to fire ants and what I do is keep busting the bumps on each bite and use Hydrogen Perxoide to get the infection out then dab with alcohol, do this over and over and it should subside much quicker.
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September 25th, 2011 at 2:37 am
For first aid treatment
Get away from the mound if you are outdoors.
Remove any clothing that can have the fire ants on them
Wash the affected area with soap and water; rub with alcohol to remove the venom
Use an ice pack to reduce pain and inflammation.
Apply a hydrocortisone topical ointment or cream such as calamine lotion or StingEze
For ease of pain you may also try a bleach and water or baking soda and water, or meat tenderizer and water paste
Oral antihistamines such as Benadryl will ease the itch and prevent infection.
Never scratch the pustules
If anaphylaxis symptoms; hives, swelling, chest pains, nausea, dizziness, shock or, coma, occur the victim of fire ant bites must be immediately treated by a doctor.
http://1firstaidguide.com/bites/permalink.php?article=Fire%20ant%20bites.txt
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