Insect bites and stings can cause swelling, redness, itching, pain, allergic reactions, or infection. We evaluate symptoms and treat reactions or skin infection when needed.
INSECT BITES IN NOVI, MI
Most insect bites can be managed at home, but worsening redness, warmth, drainage, pain, fever, or spreading swelling may need medical evaluation. We also assess for allergic reactions and provide guidance after bee stings, mosquito bites, spider bites, and tick bites.
🐜 WE EVALUATE
→ Bee or wasp stings
→ Mosquito bites
→ Spider bites
→ Tick bites
→ Swelling or infected bites
⚕️ HOW WE HELP
✓ Assess allergic reaction severity
✓ Treat itching and swelling
✓ Evaluate for cellulitis
✓ Remove tick parts if needed
✓ Antibiotics when infection is suspected
✓ Tetanus review for open wounds
🚨 GO TO ER IF:
→ Trouble breathing or throat swelling
→ Dizziness or fainting
→ Rapidly spreading severe swelling
→ Severe pain with systemic illness
COMMON QUESTIONS
Where can I get an insect bite checked in Novi?
PrimeCare Urgent Care evaluates insect bites and stings at 39555 W. Ten Mile Road, Suite 301, Novi, MI. Walk-ins are welcome.
How do I know if a bite is infected?
Increasing redness, warmth, swelling, pain, pus, red streaking, or fever can suggest infection and should be evaluated.
Do I need antibiotics for an insect bite?
Only if there is evidence of bacterial infection. Many bites are inflammatory or allergic and do not require antibiotics.
When is an insect sting an emergency?
Call 911 for trouble breathing, throat/tongue swelling, dizziness, fainting, or a rapidly worsening whole-body allergic reaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Where can I get an insect bite checked in Novi?
PrimeCare Urgent Care evaluates insect bites and stings at 39555 W. Ten Mile Road, Suite 301, Novi, MI. Walk-ins are welcome.
How do I know if a bite is infected?
Increasing redness, warmth, swelling, pain, pus, red streaking, or fever can suggest infection and should be evaluated.
Do I need antibiotics for an insect bite?
Only if there is evidence of bacterial infection. Many bites are inflammatory or allergic and do not require antibiotics.
When is an insect sting an emergency?
Call 911 for trouble breathing, throat/tongue swelling, dizziness, fainting, or a rapidly worsening whole-body allergic reaction.
PRIMECARE URGENT CARE
Located at 39555 W. Ten Mile Road, Suite 301, Novi, MI 48375. We care for adults and children with many common urgent care needs.
