Question 1

can ants get into brains?

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Not in the U.S.: The typical ants in the U.S. Cannot get into the brain of a normal, healthy person.  The ants have to reason to try to do that.

Question 2

can ants build a colony in human body?

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: Yes. The processes of development , embryogenesis and sociogenesis are now considered related. The ant colony produces a tightly knit society in which different forms of ants carry out specialized jobs.

Question 3

i got bite by an ant, should i be concerned?

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NOT unless you: Have a significant allergic reaction or the lesion becomes infected.

Question 4

what can i do to relieve the bite of an ant?

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Ant sting: Apply 2 to 1 mix of baking soda & water to decrease pain & reaction. Or try paste of water & meat tenderizer applied directly to the lesions. You can use Benadryl for itching or tylenol (acetaminophen) or nsaid's for pain.

Question 5

what does feeling of ants crawling on skin indicate?

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Formication?: Formication is the sense that something is crawling on your skin. It has many possible causes: menopause, Morgellon's Disease, allergies, skin cancer, syphilis, diabetic neuropathy, Lyme Disease, Herpes Zoster, pesticide exposure, mercury poisoning, alcohol withdrawal, medication /drug use such as: amphetamines, cocaine, Adderall or Ritalin (methylphenidate).

Question 6

may i know if i am diabetic as recently i found my used pad attract ants?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: A simple blood test will expose the truth.

Question 7

how can i gain weight fast? without losing it or without taking ant pills

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I would not advise: Fast change in your body weight . It will upset lots of things in your body. It is always advisable to make it gradual so that your body adjust to the change properly . The best way to go is eating balanced diet and avoid alcohol , cigarette or any harmful habits . I would not advise any hormone or medication for the purpose of weight gain because you are running risk of unknown consequences

Question 8

unfortunately, i ate a hambuger which has an ant in this. is it serious about my health?

Accepted Answer

Ants- protein source: Unless you do not have any  ant allergies, and you did not had any reaction after ingesting the insect. I believe you will be find. In some countries ants are a main source of protein.  Considering this as an isolated event with no sx of any kind. You will digested with no problm. In the case you encounter any symptomatic rxn . I strongly suggest to make an appt with your pcp.
Good luck.

Question 9

what are the possibilities of having dabities after finding ants in a used pad or tampon?

Accepted Answer

Chance of diabetes?: I think this is the disease that you are asking about and the answer is  Diabetes is a metabolic condition diagnosed by elevated blood sugars, not "ants on a tampon".

Question 10

what does it mean when it feels like ants are biting you in random places at random times?

Accepted Answer

I do not know: Not quite sure what to make of your question.  Maybe you are getting bitten by bugs, fleas possible-do you have any pets, etc.  Maybe you are anxious and getting what is called "delusions of parasitosis, " which manifest in a patient's firm belief that he or she has pruritus (itching) due to an infestation with insects. If the feeling persists, see a dr.  Best wishes.

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