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Should I Be Concerned About The Bite With 2 Small Holes On Ankle?
I appear to have what might be a bite of some kind with 2 small holes...it s not itchy but my whole ankle is swollen and looks bruised...my ankle joint is very tender and it hurts to walk much or to put all my weight on it. The swelling was worse a couple nights ago and I thought it was from 11 hours sitting in the car...now that the swelling is reduced a bit I have noticed what may be 2 holes from a bite of some kind? Spider?! Should I be going to the doctor?!
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Sun, 9 Aug 2015
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Hi,
It seems that there might be having secondary bacterial infection producing swelling and cellulitis.
This can be due to insect bite or due to itching.
Consult your doctor and get examined.
You might require one course of higher antibiotic medicine course for 5days.
Ok and take care.
It seems that there might be having secondary bacterial infection producing swelling and cellulitis.
This can be due to insect bite or due to itching.
Consult your doctor and get examined.
You might require one course of higher antibiotic medicine course for 5days.
Ok and take care.
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