Mozzy bite

[mumsie_wumsie]

I have been bitten on my foot by a mozzy/gnat. It is very painful and swollen and red. Should I go to walk-in clinic and get it checked or wait til docs are open on Monday? or just put some antiseptic cream on it.?

[Sqad]

Ibuprofen 400mgms.
Antihistamine cream....e.g Anthisan
Bag of frozen peas on the foot.
Raise the foot on a stool.

[mumsie_wumsie]

Thanks sqad, I'll try all of those. Have already taken ibruprofen.

[Sqad]

OK mumsie.

[Sqad]

Oooopps! sorry only half answered your question....only go to the GP on Monday if it is worse.

[mumsie_wumsie]

Will do...hopefully won't have to though.

[flump1]

Hi mumsie, I suffered at the jaws of a horsefly one year and the resulting bite gave me pain and discomfort for days. As well as the advice from Sqad , try taking antihistamine tablets ( if you are able ) .I found they helped a bit, hope you get some relief soon, blooming nasty bugs x

[mumsie_wumsie]

Thanks Flump1, I have in fact taken a antihistamine tablet (didn't have any cream) and I have got some relief from the bite. Along with the ibruprofen it has taken away a lot of the pain. Still red and swollen but bareable now. Horrible little pests, I was talking to my neighbour in the evening and got bitten to death but this is the only one that is causing me discomfort.