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My Daughter S Leg Started To Swell After A Mosquito Bite And Now It S Priming A Dark Bruise. Is It Normal?

My 8 year old daughter got a mosquito bite 3 days ago (according to her not sure now if it s really a mosquito bite) and her leg started to swell, we treated it with alcohol afte washing with soap and water, now it s priming a dark bruise, is that normal?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello. I just read through your question.
This type of reaction to a mosquito bite is not uncommon. I recommend using A warm compress to help decrease the swelling and bruising. However, if the swellIing and bruising continue to worsen for another one to two days, I recommend consulting with your doctor.
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My Daughter S Leg Started To Swell After A Mosquito Bite And Now It S Priming A Dark Bruise. Is It Normal?

Hello. I just read through your question. This type of reaction to a mosquito bite is not uncommon. I recommend using A warm compress to help decrease the swelling and bruising. However, if the swellIing and bruising continue to worsen for another one to two days, I recommend consulting with your doctor.