Question 1

when red ant bites the inside of the eye, can it sometimes cause swelling?

Accepted Answer

: Your wording is confusing. Any insect bite in the soft tissues surrounding the OUTSIDE of the eye can trigger significant swelling.

Question 2

i have a 4 day swelling under my eyelids and it keeps growing some bumps looking like small ant bites, what should i do for remedy?

Accepted Answer

See the doctor: Have you been rubbing your eyes? This could add considerably to the already present dermatitis that you are experiencing. I would recommend that you see your physician for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

had fire ant bites on foot and major swelling next day chair falls on my same foot. put icepack on foot but now have dark spot that won't go away?

Accepted Answer

Likely just a bruise: from chair. continue icing, topical steroids and antihistamine. If worsens instead of improves, make appointment with doctor, and watch out for those chairs

Question 4

what causes ant bites to itch?

Accepted Answer

ant bite: When an ant bites there is a good chance formic acid will be introduced into the wound. Most likely the formic acid, which is an irritant is causing the itching
if it does not go away quickly......See a dermatologist asap.

Question 5

do fire ant bites cause nubness?

Accepted Answer

Strange question: Unless you received numerous stings by some potent ants i would not think so. You may not really have numbness but a strange alteration of sensation called parasthesia.  This is very possible as ant bites cause release of chemical irritants as your bodies defense mechanism which are capable of causing a parasthesia.

Question 6

i have little random bumps all over that kinda look like ant bites. do flying ants cause this?? how can i make it go away???

Accepted Answer

Need more info: how long have you had them? are you getting bitten? do you have rashy skin under normal circumstances. It would help to have more info.

are they itchy? what have you tried?

Question 7

what causes ant bites to itch so bad? should i pop the blister?

Accepted Answer

Venom: Venom injected by the fire any causes the itch. Use antihistamine to relieve the itch. Do not pop the blister as it increases the risk of infection and scarring.

Question 8

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 9

recently an ant bite me on neck how to get rid of scar caused by an ant how long it will take to fade?

Accepted Answer

: Bite mark will completely fade - 5-10 days depending on type and size of ant.

Question 10

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.

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Can ant bites cause swelling

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When red ant bites the inside of the eye, can it sometimes cause swelling?

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I have a 4 day swelling under my eyelids and it keeps growing some bumps looking like small ant bites, what should i do for remedy?

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Had fire ant bites on foot and major swelling next day chair falls on my same foot. put icepack on foot but now have dark spot that won't go away?

A member asked:

What causes ant bites to itch?

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Do fire ant bites cause nubness?

A member asked:

I have little random bumps all over that kinda look like ant bites. do flying ants cause this?? how can i make it go away???

A member asked:

What causes ant bites to itch so bad? should i pop the blister?

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

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Recently an ant bite me on neck how to get rid of scar caused by an ant how long it will take to fade?

A member asked:

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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