What do I do for a tick bite?
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I would contact your doctor is you develop any unusual symptoms like fever, swelling, rash, pain. Just keep a close eye on it and keep it clean. My brothers used to get tick bites when we lived out in the middle of no where and they are still alive and kickin.  Good luck.
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The best one I've found is Deet, but I've heard good things about Bite Blocker:\n\nhttp://www.bug-spray.org/
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You better run to the doctors office . It sounds as you are having a reaction to the bites.\nThere is no way to get rid of them , only time will take care the problem
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Don't panic\nHere's what I suggest you do.\n Grasp the trap's wooden base firmly. Have that grasp the whole of the wooden bottom from the underside. Now use your other hand (dominant hand), grasp the wire firmly and across a substantial length of it. \nGently but firmly pull the wire away from the wooden bottom. A little movement of the wire should be enough to free your lip.\nPut the trap down and now attend to your lip. Is it cut and bleeding? If it is the bleeding should be stopped first. Keep your head in a upward-looking attitude (you look toward the ceiling). Having the cut facing upward slows down blood flow, because the body uses more energy to pump uphill.\nDo not touch the cut. Allow the clotting sequence to start. After about five minutes or after bleeding has stopped get a tissue and wet it very thoroughly with water and a little fresh hydrogen pyroxide. (old peroxide loses its antiseptic activity).\nPat the cut area very gently to get some of the disinfecting liquid on the cut. It only needs a little, applied several times. Do not apply any pressure on the cut, or the clot will break and bleeding will recomence.\nMore likely, the skin has not been cut (breached). If that is the case, you should attend to swelling. Get An ice cube, place it into a small plastic bag and usae a twist tie.Wrap a thin handkercjief around the ice. Apply it to the lip trauma area. Cooling the area will reduce the swelling or inhibit some of the swelling from happening.\nIf the area gets uncomfortably cold remove the ice and allow the area to warm up. You may reapply the ice \nAlso, take a painkiller (analgesic), like aspirin. It will help you to avoid a tension headache. Also, an antihistamine will help to reduce some of the swelling.\nPlease ignore the cruel comments that have been posted. Most people care about others. Many more than those that are callous and cruel.\nAll of us have done some silly things in our lives. Some people are afraid to admit it.\nBest of luck,\nDan the Answers-Man.
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You got hive. You can take some benadryl now but it won't go away...go see the dr. and get some prednisone and hydroxizine and epipen asap. Don't scratch. The more you scratch the more they spread. If they are too itchy ask the dr. write you the rx or itchy cream also.
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get it to bite you .if you die you know its poisonous
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A spider bite can turn out to be very, very serious.  I got bit and it started doing what is happening to you and next thing you know I have a huge 6 inch red area around it, itchy and hot and painful (heat by the way is a sign of infection!) so don't ignore it as it can get into your bloodstream very quickly and make you extremely and even FATALLY ill.\n\nSo go to the doctor immediately.  You need antibiotics and a cream will help the itch.  DO NOT SCRATCH IT..you will only help it spread...do not pick at the bite if there is a scab you will only help spread the STAPH infection that is in there.  \n\nSpiders are venomous and their bit often contains the staph bacteria or the bacteria can find it's way in by you scratching the bite, especially since you tend to use your feet to do so if it's on your shin.  That is what happened to me and I had to wear an IV around the house for 6 days with a nurse coming to change it every day.  That is how serious it is.  Oral antibiotics were not potent enough.  I felt very weak and "odd" the whole time too.  My whole leg swelled from the knee down and all this happened within 3 days so do not wait.
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Take an Acetaminophen pill like Tylenol or Ibuprophen like Advil.  If the fever does not get better, go to the doctor.
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First, you want to SCRAPE out the stinger, not squeeze it. This prevents "pumping" in the venom into your skin. Then make a thick paste out of baking soda and water and apply to the sting site. You may want to take Advil or Tylenol and use an ice pack for swelling.
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If the tick was attached so that you had to pull it off, it did in fact bite you.  The bite is painless, and serves only to anchor the head of the tick in tissue so it can suck blood.  You should have someone look to see if the head of the tick is till in your scalp, as they often break off when a tick is removed.  Have someone check your scalp for the next week or so for redness or swelling, which might indicate Lyme disease.  You might also call your doctor and see if you need to start a course of antibiotics as a precautionary measure.
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Any swelling or pus coming from a tick bite site could just mean that he didn't get the head out when he pulled the tick off. I really wouldn't worry right now about Lyme's disease and you DON'T need a tetanus shot like someone else said! WOW! \n\nYou do need to insist that the doctor runs a test for Lyme's though when you take him in;just as a precaution. Some doctors really don't realize the importance of catching this in the early stages. I have a friend that had 2 of her children get Lyme's. She knew all the classic symptoms to watch for and the doc said "you don't need that test!" Well she insisted and it came back positive. SO,Insist,and don't take no for an answer.\n\nHowever,I really wouldn't worry too greatly,nothing is going to change between now and tomorrow. IF he does start running a temp though I would take him to the ER. \n\nTry to give him some Motrin or any other anti-inflammatory that has ibuprofen in it. This will help with the swelling. Try warm or cold compresses on the site;whatever is more calming and comfortable for him.\n\nYou can find more info about symptoms of Lyme's and tick bites at webmd.com\n\nGood luck to you and I hope all works out well.
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Wear long sleeves and pants, not shorts. Wear a hat. When you get there tuck you pants into you socks. When it is time to go have a buddy look you over to make sure there are no ticks on your clothing or in your hair. Do the same for your friend. It's not fool proof, but it can help.
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There is a good product for sale called After Bite, a clear liquid that you apply to the bites.  It comes in a compact tube, easy to keep it handy.  I think it contains mostly ammonia.  It makes the itch go away.  If you've been scratching like crazy and the area is raw, be careful, because this stuff will burn a little bit.
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Hi \nDo you live in a tick area? Ticks are kind of spider like, and can come in different colours from brown to black.\n\nI have included some links for you to check out, that have some pictures for you. They can make you very sick, and can be found on the hair line, behind the ears, between to toes, under the arms, groin area and other folds of the body.\n\nIf you find a tick on yourself or someone else, you need to remove it with a rocking side to side motion, you must get the whole body out, including the head. It is advisable that you seek medical attention if you feel unwell, or the head is still lodged in the skin.\n\nGood luck
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Get some lavender oil from your herbal/health food store.  It will stop the itching and it will heal it also.  It is not expensive plus it smells good.  If it looks infected, has red streaks coming from it soak it echinacea tea.  It is a blood purifier and will prevent blood poisoning. You didn't say what part of the body she got bit.  If she has lumps in the armpits or groin that could be an indication of blood poisoning.  If so, get her to a doctor quick.
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Try:\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-insect-bites/FA00046
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Remove the stinger. Avoid using tweezers to do this, however, as it can squeeze more venom into the body. Instead, carefully scrape a blunt edge over the stinger, such as a credit card or the back of a plastic knife, which will encourage it to ping free. \n\nExperts recommend applying vinegar to the affected area to relieve itching, and popping a painkiller if necessary (though always follow advice on the packet when it comes to taking any medicine). \n\nAlso watch out for allergic reactions. Don't hesitate to seek medical treatment should it leave you feeling dizzy, cause swelling through the body and/or difficulty in breathing.