"How Should I Treat a Bite from an Ant?"

After being bitten by an ant, you can take measures such as cleaning the wound, applying cold compresses, using topical medications, and taking oral medications to alleviate discomfort and prevent infection. Here are the steps:

1. Clean the Wound:

Immediately use warm water and gentle soap to gently cleanse the bitten area. Gently squeeze the bite site to drain any residual venom.

2. Apply Cold Compress:

Apply ice or cold water to the bitten area, wrapping the ice in a soft cloth to avoid direct skin contact and potential frostbite.

3. Topical Medications:

Apply anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and antipruritic medications topically, such as calamine lotion, mometasone furoate cream, or desonide cream. These medications can alleviate symptoms like local itching, redness, swelling, and pain.

4. Oral Medications:

If local symptoms are severe or if there are systemic allergic reactions like headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, etc., take oral anti-allergic medications such as loratadine tablets or cetirizine hydrochloride tablets. If symptoms are severe or persist, seek medical attention promptly.

In addition, prevent ant bites in daily life by wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants, avoiding prolonged stays in grassy areas, and taking other preventive measures.