Question 1

something inside my ear drum, i think ant or bed bugs ?

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This can potentially: be very serious. You should go to an ER or health care professional for evaluation as soon as possible.

Question 2

the past couple years i've gotten mosquito bite like bumps showing up in random places on my head. ruled out bed bugs. what could be causing this?

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Hives?: You could be breaking out in hives from food, or by coming into contact with a foreign substance.

Question 3

can bed bugs bite your head?

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Yes: Bed bug bites may cause no sx's/signs in some except for 2 small points where skin was punctured by bedbug. When there's a reaction, it may show from an hour to several days after bite. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w  clear center. In cases of hypersensitivity blisters may develop. A telltale  sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – but that doesn't always occur. &gt;.

Question 4

what looks like bug bites on scalp appearing overnight. very itchy. on back of head. no sign of bed bugs or hair lice. how can i treat and stop. ?

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Cortisone cream: I would advise using a topical cortisone cream and keeping the scalp clean with a gentle shampoo. watch for signs of infection. Please follow up with your physician.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of bed bugs?

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The symptoms of Bed bugs include::   Blister rash, Itching.

Question 6

how come i don't react to bed bugs?

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Some: Some patients are blessed with the ability to not react to the bug bites while others have much more pronounced reactions.

Question 7

if i had bed bugs, how would i know?

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Bed bug bites may: Cause no sx's/signs in some except for 2 small points where skin was punctured by bedbug. When there's a reaction, it may show from an hour to several days after bite. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w  clear center. In cases of hypersensitivity blisters may develop. A telltale  sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – but that doesn't always occur. Bites are usually &gt;.

Question 8

why is there infestation of bed bugs?

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Bugs: Poor disinfection or cleansing or coming in contact with a carrier.

Question 9

are bed bugs much different than fleas?

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See below: Most insect which draw a blood meal though a bite will cause a local reaction with redness, swelling, warmth and itch.  It is often impossible to tell these apart, but bedbugs will often leave a straight line or repeat bites whereas other bugs like mosquitos, fleas, etc. May look scattered.  Fleas will often leave a series of bites too but not necessarily in a line.

Question 10

can you describe how to search for bed bugs?

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Creases of furniture: Bed bugs hide under and near furniture. Look for apple-seed like insects or their reddish poop in the creases of bedding, floor board, near pillows, nooks of headboards etc.  
If you see them switch rooms and keep your luggage off the floor. If needed you can store your luggage in an empty bathtub.

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Something inside my ear drum, i think ant or bed bugs ?

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The past couple years i've gotten mosquito bite like bumps showing up in random places on my head. ruled out bed bugs. what could be causing this?

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Can bed bugs bite your head?

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What looks like bug bites on scalp appearing overnight. very itchy. on back of head. no sign of bed bugs or hair lice. how can i treat and stop. ?

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What are the symptoms of bed bugs?

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How come i don't react to bed bugs?

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If i had bed bugs, how would i know?

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Why is there infestation of bed bugs?

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Are bed bugs much different than fleas?

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Can you describe how to search for bed bugs?

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