I was bitten by a horsefly about 36 hours ago on my forearm. My arm is very swollen and redness and inflammation is spreading. Its grown by at least an inch in each direction in the last six hours. The swelling reaches my wrist and my hand has a constant dull ache.
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you were bitten by fly 36 hours ago and following which you have developed a swelling on your forearm over the bite site, it could be due to the toxins release by the fly. The fly which has bitten you should be identified to have a proper antidote against the fly bite. The swelling and the pain are the normal response of the body towards the fly bite. For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow1. Apply Ice packs over the bite site2. Parental antihistamines like In Avil3. Parental HY Chat Doctor. Thank you.