Question 1

what are some of the more strange symptoms of bug bites?

Accepted Answer

Infectious disease: How about rocky mountain spotted fever & lyme disease from tic bites? Or meningitis from viruses transmitted by the bites of mosquitos? Or everyone's favorite, malaria, also transmitted by mosquito bites, but caused by a spirochete, a kind of bacteria, not a virus.

Question 2

i have multiple bug bites from over a week ago. reddish, 2-3 inches in diameter. not itchy, no other symptoms. 
i have another bite that i did not scratch and it went away. i was wondering if i made it worse by scratching. ?

Accepted Answer

Avoid scratching: In order to help your bites heal I would avoid scratching. Your nails are dirty as well and puts you at risk for skin infection. Take OTC antihistamines to help with itch symptoms if applicable and apply OTC hydrocortisone cream to areas that are affected to reduce symptoms. See primary doctor if bites look infected.

Question 3

my son has three bug bites. they look like mosquito bites. they look like they are healing but now there's a ring around them that look like ringworm. it's not red, it doesn't hurt or itch him. and he has no other symptoms. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: It's very important to see it to make a diagnosis. Are you sure it was not a tick bite? Since it is not healing, please get him evaluated by a doctor. Take care.

Question 4

my two year old has a fever ranged from 103-101 advil drops the fever and he has no other symptoms.he does have two bug bites on his back that showed up this morning. my one year old does not have a fever and my two year old acts just fine he has been eat

Accepted Answer

He should be fine!: Mosquito borne disease usually has an incubation period a bit longer than you mentioned.  He is also doing well overall without painful and/or swollen joints; sore muscles/aching tendons; extensive skin rashes; tiredness;headaches and swollen lymph nodes. Put 1% Hydrocortisone cream on the bug bites or apply cool compresses.  Oral antihistamine like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 2.5ml could be offerred at night.

Question 5

can itching be the only symptom of lymphoma? i've had on and off itching since the end of sept. mostly on upper back and arms. where i itch light pink spots are but go away. not bug bites. no other symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Work with the doctor: Many things are possible in life. Itching is one of those vague symptoms that's probably listed under hundreds of illnesses. Itching can be due to allergies to something (a doctor's exam, blood tests, or skin tests can help figure out what) and usually there is some rash. Other causes of itching can be liver disease, kidney disease, or other internal problems. Certain drugs can also cause itching.

Question 6

11 mth old swollen nodes on back of head at neck for 2 weeks.  went down 1 day & came back.no fever or other symptoms. bug bites on head. call doc?

Accepted Answer

Reactive: These nodes are reacting to the bug bite on the scalp. Ibuprofen could help with swelling. If the nodes continue to swell or get worse a course of antibiotics could be helpful. So i would see the doc in 1-2 weeks if not better.

Question 7

i have a dull ache in my left shoulder that shoots down to my elbow and/or wrist is this a symptom of a heart attack i do have two bug bites on same shoulder

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, it is possible. Angina or the pain from heart can easily present as left arm or shoulder pain. You would need stress test which will probably reveal the nature and origin of the pain.

Question 8

4 month symptoms. tired, weak, muscle aches, headaches, nausea, weird smell lingering inside nose, weird bump on neck that aren't bug bites or pimples?

Accepted Answer

What r u waiting 4 ?: Given those symptoms, you need medical evaluation yesterday, kindly see your doctor /a doctor soon, wish you wellness

Question 9

what bug bites hurt not itch?

Accepted Answer

Bug bites: Any allergic reaction to a bug bite can itch however, spider bites, and deer fly are less likely to cause an allergic reaction than fire ants, mosquitos, or chiggers. Some 'bites' are not really bites at all, but rather the discomfort comes from a sting such as: fire ants, bees wasps and scorpions.

Question 10

what should i do about these bug bites?

Accepted Answer

Bug bites: Are you sure these are bug bites? Not hives or another type of rash? If they are indeed bug bites a topical steroid should help, such as hydrocortisone, otherwise see your doctor about them.

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What are some of the more strange symptoms of bug bites?

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I have multiple bug bites from over a week ago. reddish, 2-3 inches in diameter. not itchy, no other symptoms. i have another bite that i did not scratch and it went away. i was wondering if i made it worse by scratching. ?

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My son has three bug bites. they look like mosquito bites. they look like they are healing but now there's a ring around them that look like ringworm. it's not red, it doesn't hurt or itch him. and he has no other symptoms. what could this be?

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My two year old has a fever ranged from 103-101 advil drops the fever and he has no other symptoms.he does have two bug bites on his back that showed up this morning. my one year old does not have a fever and my two year old acts just fine he has been eat

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Can itching be the only symptom of lymphoma? i've had on and off itching since the end of sept. mostly on upper back and arms. where i itch light pink spots are but go away. not bug bites. no other symptoms.

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11 mth old swollen nodes on back of head at neck for 2 weeks. went down 1 day & came back.no fever or other symptoms. bug bites on head. call doc?

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I have a dull ache in my left shoulder that shoots down to my elbow and/or wrist is this a symptom of a heart attack i do have two bug bites on same shoulder

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4 month symptoms. tired, weak, muscle aches, headaches, nausea, weird smell lingering inside nose, weird bump on neck that aren't bug bites or pimples?

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