Question 1

what kind of bug bite causes swelling and fever?

Accepted Answer

Probably any insect: bite can cause swelling or fever depending on your body's response and/or the potential development of associated cellulitis/infection.

Question 2

how long until redness of large local reaction from bug bite fades after swelling is gone?

Accepted Answer

Variable: As long as the swelling does not represent an abscess, the redness should resolve within 7-10 days. Avoid scratching it. Keep it clean and apply a 1% hydrocortisone cream. If the area becomes painful or hot or is enlarging in size think of infection and see your doctor about an antibiotic or drainage.

Question 3

what kind of bug bite is hard, swelling, itches and oozes clear liquid?

Accepted Answer

Rash: People often want to assume it is a bug bite when that is not always the case. A rash is best evaluated in person by a doctor who can truly determine if a biopsy or specific treatment is needed. Many insect bites/stings can lead to the reaction you describe but it would be best to have your doctor look at it.

Question 4

my daughter is having a reaction to a bug bite and is swelling. all i have is claritin, (loratadine) will this work to reduce swelling etc? or should i buy benedry

Accepted Answer

Mgt: I would recommend Claritin (loratadine) , topical caladryl and ice. If the reaction involves other symptoms such as respiratory distress please see the ED.

Question 5

what is a bug bite that has swelling, warm, large red rash around it  the size of a baseball & itchy?

Accepted Answer

It can be: It can be any of a number of insects - what you are describing could be a spider bite or a wasp bite/bee sting or even a tick - it is quite possible you are having an allergic reaction or a cellulitis.  See a dermatologist.

Question 6

bug bite on eyelid swelling will i need antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Rare to get infection from bug bite--usually just local irritation.  Try ice an perhaps a topical steroid cream.  If it does not improve or worsens, see an eye doctor.

Question 7

had a bug bite that keeps swelling and getting more red on ankle. it is pussing and extremely itchy.  it almost looks like it is blistering. i went to the urgent care this morning and they gave me antibiotics but it is not getting better. help?

Accepted Answer

Patience: If this is an infection in need of antibiotics it would take days, not hours to see improvement. If it is infection on top of an allergic reaction to the bite, it would get worse for a while.This would be consistent with all the itching. Diphenhydramine (benedryl) might help as would a cold compress. If the situation has you spooked go back in.

Question 8

i have a bug bite that is circular, swelling a little bit, sensitive to touch, light red in color but with a dark red dot in the middle. what is it?

Accepted Answer

No particular bug: Bug bites are rarely unique to a specific insect.  Flea bites are small and have little clear vesicles and extreme itching but this is not unique to fleas either. This lesion could be a sting or a bite, it is impossible to say. Watch for signs of infection: pus, increasing pain, redness &amp; see doc if that happens. If numbness, tingling or severe pain,or fever, head to the ER. Tetanus shots current?

Question 9

how can i cure a bug bite if i'm experiencing pain and swelling?

Accepted Answer

Insect bite: Try applying ice directly onto the bite for 10-15 minutes.  This will relieve the discomfort and may reduce the inflammation.

Question 10

my 2 year old has swelling from an unknown bug bite. it has more than quadrupled in size in 14 hrs. isn't bothering her. should i bring her in?

Accepted Answer

See her PCP: This may be a simple arthus reaction to the bite but the kids PCP can confirm or exclude this before the weekend.The capillaries sometimes act like soaker hoses and lay down a lot of serum to dilute any debris injected in a bite. The process can be dramatic, and takes days to go away.

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What kind of bug bite causes swelling and fever?

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How long until redness of large local reaction from bug bite fades after swelling is gone?

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What kind of bug bite is hard, swelling, itches and oozes clear liquid?

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My daughter is having a reaction to a bug bite and is swelling. all i have is claritin, (loratadine) will this work to reduce swelling etc? or should i buy benedry

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What is a bug bite that has swelling, warm, large red rash around it the size of a baseball & itchy?

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Bug bite on eyelid swelling will i need antibiotics?

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Had a bug bite that keeps swelling and getting more red on ankle. it is pussing and extremely itchy. it almost looks like it is blistering. i went to the urgent care this morning and they gave me antibiotics but it is not getting better. help?

A member asked:

I have a bug bite that is circular, swelling a little bit, sensitive to touch, light red in color but with a dark red dot in the middle. what is it?

A member asked:

How can i cure a bug bite if i'm experiencing pain and swelling?

A member asked:

My 2 year old has swelling from an unknown bug bite. it has more than quadrupled in size in 14 hrs. isn't bothering her. should i bring her in?

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