How Do You Get Proper Treatment After Getting Bit By Fire Ants?
What to do if you get bit by fire ants. Right after you get bit by the fire ants, it’s important that you take a antihistamine, 10 mgs or more right away. Ice the area that got bit by the fire ants. Call your local doctor, or urgent care center to set up an appointment. Get in to see a doctor as soon as possible. Do NOT wait! When you see the doctor explain that you got bit by fire ants, and that you’re concerned that you might get an infection. Fire ants can cause a serious staph infection, depending upon where they bit you. The doctor can give you antibiotics to prevent this infection from happening. You can also ask the doctor to give you a mild steroid. This will help with the pain. You can also take Tylenol to help with the pain if needed. Keep the area elevated if possible, and keep icing it on and off if it swells up. Make sure that you return to your doctor if the swelling gets worse. Try to refrain from using the area that got bit by the fire ants. REMEMBER it’s important to s
