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Was Sitting On Grass, Got Horrible Itch, Back Of The Leg Turned Bright Red On The Spot That Itched Really Bad. What Does This Mean?
I was sitting on the grass for an hour and after an hour I started getting this horrible itch like i couldnt stop, it turned into bumps which its probably from itching, but after the day was over its was fine, after it was fine I was sitting in a chair and my back of the leg turned bright red on the spot that itched really bad. what does this mean?
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Sun, 7 Jul 2013
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Hi, Thanks for using HCM.
It could be due to insect bite or some allergic manifestation.
You can take antihistamine to reduce itching and pain.
avoid insects, you can apply some insecticidal sprays.
Consult your doctor for examination and management.
Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take
care.
Regards
Dr. Vidya
It could be due to insect bite or some allergic manifestation.
You can take antihistamine to reduce itching and pain.
avoid insects, you can apply some insecticidal sprays.
Consult your doctor for examination and management.
Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take
care.
Regards
Dr. Vidya
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