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Bug Bite
I received a bug bite on my leg last night. The middle has turned into a blister with a purple and white bruise around it. A 2 inch red circle is surrounding the bruise and the whole area is swollen. It is slightly painful and there is occasional numbness. Should I be concerned?
Oh I am so glad that you got it sorted and got the right medications and treatment from your doctor. So as well as the doctor giving you a prescription for an antibiotic, she also is treating you with an antihistamine which suggests an allergic reaction to the poisons bite.
Thank you for giving the forum feedback on how you got on.
Do keep in mind that after you have taken the course of antibiotics you see no improvement, do go back to your doctor.
Taking a course of antibiotics can sometimes bring on Thrush in the mouth and in the genital area. If you start to feel sore or itchy and your mouth feels dry with a white coating on the tongue or white spots in your mouth, make an appointment with your doctor. A single dose oral capsule called Fluconazole and/or a cream to treat fungal infections (Thrush) would be prescribed. These can also be purchased from the pharmacist without a prescription. For oral thrush a gel call Daktarin for oral use can be purchased or given on prescription.
Best wishes.
Thank you for giving the forum feedback on how you got on.
Do keep in mind that after you have taken the course of antibiotics you see no improvement, do go back to your doctor.
Taking a course of antibiotics can sometimes bring on Thrush in the mouth and in the genital area. If you start to feel sore or itchy and your mouth feels dry with a white coating on the tongue or white spots in your mouth, make an appointment with your doctor. A single dose oral capsule called Fluconazole and/or a cream to treat fungal infections (Thrush) would be prescribed. These can also be purchased from the pharmacist without a prescription. For oral thrush a gel call Daktarin for oral use can be purchased or given on prescription.
Best wishes.
@jemma116 - The bite was infected. I went to the doctor and she gave me some antibiotics and antihistamines for it. She popped the blister as well to prevent it from getting infected again. Thank you for your timely response! It was very helpful.
The insect that transmits Lyme Disease also know as Lyme Borreliosis, is the most common disease transmitted by infected ticks.
Ticks are small, blood sucking creatures which feed on many different types of birds, animals and humans. During feeding they can spread infections and cause disease. They are found in woodland, moorland areas, in parks, or in gardens where there is wildlife, sheep and deer.
Ticks can carry many diseases that can affect animals and/or humans.
To avoid getting bitten by ticks wear socks that go over your trousers and keep exposed skin covered. Also check clothing for any ticks if you have been in the areas that could harbour ticks.
Only by being examined by a medical professional will you get the right diagnosis. But whatever bug bit you, it certainly needs looking at and the right course of antibiotics prescribed to get rid of any bacterial infection and to stop it spreading.
If you see the area getting worse and can't get to see your doctor, then go to ER.
Ticks are small, blood sucking creatures which feed on many different types of birds, animals and humans. During feeding they can spread infections and cause disease. They are found in woodland, moorland areas, in parks, or in gardens where there is wildlife, sheep and deer.
Ticks can carry many diseases that can affect animals and/or humans.
To avoid getting bitten by ticks wear socks that go over your trousers and keep exposed skin covered. Also check clothing for any ticks if you have been in the areas that could harbour ticks.
Only by being examined by a medical professional will you get the right diagnosis. But whatever bug bit you, it certainly needs looking at and the right course of antibiotics prescribed to get rid of any bacterial infection and to stop it spreading.
If you see the area getting worse and can't get to see your doctor, then go to ER.
A red circle round a bite is a hallmark of a bite from an insect transmitting Lyme disease. It resembled a "bulls-eye". In such a case an immediate regiman of antibiotics is required to prevent a lifetime of misery. The bulls-eye will disappear so it is important to get it looked at IMMEDIATELY by a physician with experience in treating Lyme disease. Immediately means as of yesterday. Not an appointment a week from now. You have an infection, in any event, which may require lancing and a prescription antibiotic. Do a google image search for Lyme disease bulls-eye, to see what such a bite looks like.
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