Help! I've been bitten and I don't know what to do?
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stay away from the T.V.
793652
if you have been bitten by an animal in the past before you got sick, you might have rabies. please, if you think you will get better on your own, don't assume. go see a doctor 'cause you might have something serious.
882917
You could be getting an infection from a bug bite or scratch- if the redness or swelling starts to travel up your leg go to the ER.  If not, you can probably wait until tomorrow- then call your doctor in the morning- tell his nurse what is going on and go from there.  He may just call in an antibiotic cream to the pharmacy for you to pick up or he may want to see you.\n\nI did not read your question right when I answered a minute ago-- if you cannot move your ankle and it is red, warm and swollen, you need to go to the urgent care or er now- you may have a septic joint... better to get it checked out- sorry.\n\nIf the redness and swelling is around the bite only- that is normal- it is just the body's natural reaction... put some triple antibiotic ointment on it- thanks for clarifying.
1064469
If it is bad, go to the hospital.  The dog should probably be quarantined for rabies.  Consult the hospital or a doctor for real medical advice, but that is what happened when I was attacked by someone's "domestic" wolf.
1153972
Don't let bad opinions get you down.  :)  Every parent has a time, ok, MANY times when they are unsure of what to do.  Please don't think you are a bad parent as some have suggested.  If there is puss coming out of it, you should clean it with soap and water, try to gently rub away as much puss as you can, and then put an antibacterial cream on it.  Tomorrow call your doctor and see if you can get it looked at.  Some bugs, tics, crawl into the skin, and other bugs can leave quite a nasty little poison behind, not usually dangerous to the whole body, but can cause infection at the site of the bite.  Don't use peroxide on it.  Doctors have recently been saying that peroxide will help kill the poison/infection, but it will also kill all the helpful cells at the sight, and can help ruin the skin, and rarely can aid in scaring.  It's much better to clean the cut, bite out with warm soap and water.  But please do call your family doctor tomorrow just to make sure he doesn't want to check her out.  He will have heard of any dangerous insects around lately, and can tell you if she should be looked at.  Good luck, and thank you for asking, that is what shows you are a caring parent.
992711
If you took your meds the way your were supposed to, you may just have a side effect to the bite. I am a Wellness Consultant and am interested in what kind of tick bit you and what the meds were for. Just an infection or something more specific. I do believe there are things you can do to help you with the pain and be able to get back to your normal self. If you would like more help just email me at wellnesshomeexpert@yahoo.com
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You should call your doctor's office and see if they will call something to a pharmacy where you are.  Get the number of a pharmacy first so you can give it to the doctor's office.  Most doctor's offices will do it if you explain the situation, but call before they close!\n\nYou could also see if there is an "urgent care" somewhere around.  They accept most insurances.\n\nAs a doctor I wouldnt recommend any herbal treatments to treat a skin infection.
737444
You know , you have a severe infection ,\n \n    and   if left,  it can only get worse \n\n can you  go, to your Doctor or Emergency A & E  dept \n\n You need antibiotics and pain relief NOW\n\n not later, when you may develope blood poisoning \n\nI do so hope you can  get some  relief soon  \n\n  best wishes \n >^,,^<
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The doctor told me all spider bites are dangerous, stapf infcetions and such.  You need to get in to see a doctor.  You need antibiotics.  I was bit by a brown recluse and it not any fun.  I have taken care of them at home, but it takes longer to get over them.  I did what the doctor did, I lanced it and kept neosporin on it.  You really do need antibiotics though to get ove it faster.
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Calemine lotion or any other cool lotion.  Also try draping a wet cloth over the affected area, running cold water over it or rubbing with an ice-cube.  You must avoid scratching - hard to do but you'll likely scratch the bites until they bleed.  I'm suffereing with the same thing at the moment - just had a cool bath which has helped.
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You are getting the chigger bites from outdoors. (By the way, some areas of the country call them red bugs, same things) You need to get a lawn pest control treatment on your yard. As for your bodies, when you come in from outside, go straight to the bath. You need to add bleach to your bath water. I would say a cup or two at least, and sit in the tub. You may have noticed those boogers like the darkest and warmest areas, so be sure and keep those parts in the water as long as you can. For the itching nothing beats good ol' Calamine lotion. You can dunk the kids in bleach water baths, too, or at least I did mine and they didn't fall on the floor kicking arms and legs in the air. :) Good luck, and please know that millions before you have survived this dreaded plague and you will, too! :)
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Try to find a shoe which fits you perfectly orthere are shops which  make shoes by order, first they will measure your feet and then make one. if the shoes won't fit you then don't use them because the bites may get infectious , later may cause some fungal diseases\n       \nmeanwhile here is a household tip apply some vaseline or petrolium jelly inside your shoe where it bites.\n\n     or)  apply the white rind of a ripe banana (peel) to your shoe (inside)leave it overnight this will dafinately helps.
170630
It could be a spider bite.  She should see her doctor since I am not sure what a brown recluse bit looks like.
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It definitely sounds as though it is probably a beetle of some kind.\n\nThe hard, shiny black/blue/green mixture and the hard body and its toughness all point to the probability of a beetle, as does the resemblance to a lightning bug (which is actually a type of beetle).\n\nUnfortunately, identification beyond 'beetle' is difficult from this information.  The beetles are the largest group of insects in the world, with as many as a million different species in the group.\n\nThe good news is that there are no beetles that are venomous or dangerous to man beyond a little nip or bite.  The beetles have rather generalized chewing mouthparts, and there are no bloodsucking or poison injecting members of the group.\n\nIf the bite you have sustained is from this insect, it is unlikely to be serious.  The biggest danger would be from infection, which could occur if you scratch the wound and bacteria from your fingers enter the cut.  It is possible that this is what has occurred in your situation, since the symptoms you describe fit such an infection.  If the swelling, itchiness or redness increase, I would definitely see a doctor.\n\nEven if it wasn't your unidentifiable beetle that caused the wound, infection of the wound is still your greatest danger.  Any toxic effects from a poisonous critter would have been felt already.
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When you say "fell on" him, was it dead or injured, or did it fly away?   If its injured or dead and nearby, get it and call Vector Control or the hmane society, maybe.  They can test to see if it had rabies.  \n\nIf not its a tough call.  A bat can scratch or bit someone with no pain, and still cause a rabies infection.  Its very rare, but it can happen.   The bummer is that rabies, if left untreated, is almost always deadly.  \n\nThere was a girl who underwent a new type of treatment several months ago and survived, but even then she was in the hospital for weeks and weeks.   Other than that I don't recall of ever hearing of anyone surviving a rabies infection.  \n\nTreatment is not like it was in the old days where you got shots in the stomach, but it is still a long and lengthy process.  Lots of shots, but only in the arm.  \n\nSoap and water on the area is a must!\n\nBut based on you added description, He should have already taken a shower, and then I'd say don't worry about it.  People who go spelunking run in to bats all the time...
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WHAT TO DO:\n\n   1. allow bite to bleed freely for one minute\n   2. remove constrictive clothing, shoes, watch or rings\n   3. cleanse/disinfect bite thoroughly if possible for 30 seconds\n   4. apply hard direct pressure with gauze pad over bite area\n   5. strap pad tightly in place with adhesive tape\n   6. soak gauze pad w/BETADINE if possible before application\n   7. wrap affected extremity with 2"-3" elastic bandaging\n   8. wrap as tightly as one would for a sprain\n   9. keep affected extremity positioned at or as close to heart level as possible\n  10. immobilize affected extremity; use a splint if possible\n  11. get medical attention as soon as possible. In India, anti snake venom serum is available at most public hospitals.\n  12. identify (and/or kill & bring) offending species of snake ONLY if safe to do so\n\nWHAT NOT TO DO:\n\n   1. Don't eat or drink anything\n   2. Don't engage in strenuous physical activity\n   3. Don't cut or incise bite marks; do not apply oral suction to bite\n   4. Don't take alcoholic beverage or any medication\n   5. Don't delay seeking medical attention\n   6. Don't apply cold or hot packs or a constrictive tourniquet\n   7. Don't apply electric shock of any kind\n   8. Do not remove dressings/elastic wrap until arrival at hospital
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First, clean and disinfect the wound. Also, if you haven't had a tetanus shot in the recent past (5 years) I strongly recommend getting one. \n\n(DISCLAMER: I am not a doctor. Always seek professional advice where applicable)