<s>[INST] had some type of an insect bite on my elbow.  An infection occured which I went to the Dr. and they put me on an antibiotic for 10 days.  It has been 8 days and it is no longer red and hot but the elbow still hurts and there is still some swelling.  Should I go back to the Dr. or will it just take time? The Dr concerned me because they said on the elbow, it would be easy for the infection to go into the bone. [/INST] Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, there is no need to worry now. As you have taken the antibiotics now for eight days your infection has almost gone. The remaining swelling will go after some days. As infections has gone swelling has subsided. The swelling you are having is because of reaction. It will not spread to the elbow. I advise you to maintain strict hygiene by cleanliness and Chat Doctor.  This will clear your remaining swelling. Please avoid injury to the bite part otherwise injury will take some more time to heal. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ </s>