Question 1

my wife is a diabetic, and it looks like she has ant bite on her left ankle, slightly swollen, could this cause major problems? okay it has been about 2 days since she has been bitten and it swollen just a little bit.since she is a diabetic could there be

Accepted Answer

You : You should be fine based upon what you describe to see the podiatrist tomorrow. The concern is whether this will get infected. A cellulitis on the ankle typically looks bright red and gets worse over time without treatment.Fever and chills and worsening in redness would be cause for immediate concern.

Question 2

what should i do for an allergic reaction from an ant bite? usually i need an epipen (epinephrine) but this time i didn't. the bite area (my foot) is very swollen.

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Glad you didn't need an Epipen this time but if you have a history of breathing problems in past with ant bites don't leave home without it! Benadryl (diphenhydramine) usually first emergent medication I recommend. Keep foot elevated. Compresses 50/50 white vinegar/water. Make appointment to see your MD asap. 
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/insect-stings

Question 3

my son has 4 ant bites on his ankle from yesterday morning. tonight it's still swollen and red. he scratched them and now they are open blisters?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection : Any insect bite, no matter what the bug, has the potential to get infected, as there is a break in the normal skin integrity. Add scratching to the mix and even more risk of the area getting infected. Wash area well with antibacterial soap, apply a topical antibiotic cream, and if not getting better in a few days or if worsening or fever,  have your primary care doctor check things out.

Question 4

my toddler has 3 fire ant bites on his foot. 2 are swollen. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction: Very common in response to ant bites. The question is- if this swelling is due to allergic reaction or infection/ cellulitis. This can only be judged through actual visualization of the swelling by md.

Question 5

ant bite caused swollen and pimple where it hurts and itches. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends on reaction: Insect bites can cause a variety of reactions, ranging from infections, mild allergic reactions, serious allergic reactions, and "toxin" reactions (but rarely fatal.) what should be done depends on which of these reactions is occurring. Swelling & a pimple could indicate an infection and/or an allergic reaction. Infections can worsen quickly so suspicions for this should be checked by your doctor.

Question 6

thought was ant bite got swollen i popped and entire toe hurt/burns o got a pink jelly came out this was 5months ago. since then may heal somewhat nev?

Accepted Answer

See a foot doctor: Sounds like you should at minimum have a baseline x-ray performed. You do not want to get or have an underling bone infection from improper treatment. I have never heard of pink jelly in a foot. The only pink jelly i know goes with peanut butter on a sandwich.

Question 7

it was itchy and warm as a ant bite and then it got swollen with tiny white blisters ?

Accepted Answer

2 possibilities: You may have an allergic response or an infection as a result of the ant bite.  Please see either your Dentist or your Physician.

Question 8

i recently got a ant bite on my lip from a small black ant. it is swollen and i have iced it but it has gotten bigger. should i do anything else to it

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Ant bite: Continue with icing area 20 minutes on 20 minutes off.  If blister forms do not try to pop it.  You can also take benadryl by mouth and apply steroid cream to the bite area for some relief of the swelling.

Question 9

my arm is swollen from ant bite what to do now?

Accepted Answer

Take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) : Sounds like you may be having an allergic reaction . Take a over the counter Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and possibly some topical cortisone cream.  If it persists and gets worse and you get a rash ( allergic reaction) go to the emergency room.

Question 10

my daughter has an ant  bite on her thunb. it happened yesterday. now the hand is swollen. it was red yesterday but now not red. wot shld i do?

Accepted Answer

Local reaction: If no redness and no fever, it is likely just a local reaction you are dealing with. Elevate if possible (someimtes hard ot do this with kids), have her play in cool water with the hand, and give oral Diphenhydramine (benadryl) every 6 hours until the reaction subsides. If redness, pain, fever -then needs to see doctor.

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My wife is a diabetic, and it looks like she has ant bite on her left ankle, slightly swollen, could this cause major problems? okay it has been about 2 days since she has been bitten and it swollen just a little bit.since she is a diabetic could there be

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What should i do for an allergic reaction from an ant bite? usually i need an epipen (epinephrine) but this time i didn't. the bite area (my foot) is very swollen.

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My son has 4 ant bites on his ankle from yesterday morning. tonight it's still swollen and red. he scratched them and now they are open blisters?

A member asked:

My toddler has 3 fire ant bites on his foot. 2 are swollen. is this normal?

A member asked:

Ant bite caused swollen and pimple where it hurts and itches. what should i do?

A member asked:

Thought was ant bite got swollen i popped and entire toe hurt/burns o got a pink jelly came out this was 5months ago. since then may heal somewhat nev?

A member asked:

It was itchy and warm as a ant bite and then it got swollen with tiny white blisters ?

A member asked:

I recently got a ant bite on my lip from a small black ant. it is swollen and i have iced it but it has gotten bigger. should i do anything else to it

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My arm is swollen from ant bite what to do now?

A member asked:

My daughter has an ant bite on her thunb. it happened yesterday. now the hand is swollen. it was red yesterday but now not red. wot shld i do?

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