Question 1

how to stop the itchy feeling on my mosquito bites?

Accepted Answer

Options: Store aloe vera gel in refrigerator &amp; apply to affected area.  Rub basil leaf on bite. It repels mosquitoes &amp; has anti-inflammatory properties effect. Consider applying calamine lotion. Apply crushed ice or a cold pack.   A 1 to 1 mix of water &amp; baking soda is effective when applied to  lesions. You can take oral medications like Benadryl (diphenhydramine)  or Chlorpheniramine.

Question 2

when feeling itchy from a mosquito bite means you were just bitten, or the bump reaction takes 2-14 days to appear? can't tell when i'm getting bit

Accepted Answer

Usually just bitten: A person can notice a mosquito bite right away, or within a few minutes. If she is asleep, it may take longer to notice. If bitten while sleeping, she should notice the bite upon waking up. A new mosquito bite should be visibly growing in size on the skin surface during the first couple of hours.

Question 3

i have a tick in the middle of my back - can't reach it - live alone; is about 8mm long, puffy, caramel color; redness around it redness is about 6cm x 4cm; pinch/itchy feeling; felt what i thought was a mosquito bite a couple of evenings ago maybe?  neve

Accepted Answer

You : You should see a physician to get the tick carefully removed.  Some ticks are capable of transmitting disease, including lyme disease.  The tick can be sent to a lab to determine the risk.  You may need antibiotic treatment. Failure to treat an infectious tick bite can have long-term consequences.

Question 4

i had 2 mosquito bites yesterday (02/15/2015). after that i start having headache. this morning (02/16/2015), i start feeling feverish. is it dengue?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : if this common in your community,  then it could be a possibility.  I don't have common or rare cases present to my office in the southeastern part of TX.  Thus,  it is not high my 5 possible causes of  fever and headache.  West Nile is more common in TX

Question 5

i think i have a spider bite that started off looking and feeling like a mosquito bite, then got red and dry, then started to form white blisters. ?

Accepted Answer

Spider bite: Spider bites generally get very dark or black due to the toxins in the venum.

Question 6

i am feeling a bit nauseous after crying earlier today. i have a bit of lingering headache to not so severe just feeling sickish. i took excedrin for headache but still feeling ill?

Accepted Answer

You decide: You maybe coming down with something. Your body is trying to get you to relax and rest.  Go to bed, watch TV. If you vomit or begin with more symptoms then these will help diagnose you further.
You may just be stressed out. Relax and get some rest.
Another view point would be to go to Urgent Care, have vitals checked and see if there is any signs of infections or contagious diseases starting.

Question 7

i went to the dr about a week and a half ago, he said i have normal flue simptoms, tonight my chest feels a bit tight headaches dont go away i did drink all medication he prescribed but still feeling ill?

Accepted Answer

May need recheck: Some people with flu illnesses can improve &amp; then worsen, sometimes due to pneumonia, which can cause shortness of breath/chest tightness (usually has fever as well) .  If you have shortness of breath COVID 19 is also a consideration.  You should call your doctor’s office to alert them . You will likely need a repeat lung exam &amp; possibly a chest X-ray

Question 8

i had constipation and i decided to go for a colonoscopy ,ever since i did it have been feeling abdominal discomforts at times with no pain and a little bit of fatigue and feeling ill .can the colonoscopy be the cause ?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: Please continue to see your doctor.  The prep for a scope can through off the flora in the gut and cause GI symptoms.  Ask doc about taking a good probiotic and eating some fermented foods such as sauer kraut.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

how long do mosquito bites itch for?

Accepted Answer

Days: Usually last for a few days, rarely over week.

Question 10

why do mosquito bites itch days later?

Accepted Answer

Mosquito bite: The itching is actually a response of the immune system to antigens that are present in the mosquitoes saliva.  Mosquito injects a bit of its saliva, which acts as a 'local anesthesia' so we won't know for a few seconds that we have been bitten. It also acts as an anticoagulant, preventing the blood from clotting so the mosquito can be free to draw blood for as long as it pleases.

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How to stop the itchy feeling on my mosquito bites?

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When feeling itchy from a mosquito bite means you were just bitten, or the bump reaction takes 2-14 days to appear? can't tell when i'm getting bit

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I have a tick in the middle of my back - can't reach it - live alone; is about 8mm long, puffy, caramel color; redness around it redness is about 6cm x 4cm; pinch/itchy feeling; felt what i thought was a mosquito bite a couple of evenings ago maybe? neve

A member asked:

I had 2 mosquito bites yesterday (02/15/2015). after that i start having headache. this morning (02/16/2015), i start feeling feverish. is it dengue?

A member asked:

I think i have a spider bite that started off looking and feeling like a mosquito bite, then got red and dry, then started to form white blisters. ?

A member asked:

I am feeling a bit nauseous after crying earlier today. i have a bit of lingering headache to not so severe just feeling sickish. i took excedrin for headache but still feeling ill?

A member asked:

I went to the dr about a week and a half ago, he said i have normal flue simptoms, tonight my chest feels a bit tight headaches dont go away i did drink all medication he prescribed but still feeling ill?

A member asked:

I had constipation and i decided to go for a colonoscopy ,ever since i did it have been feeling abdominal discomforts at times with no pain and a little bit of fatigue and feeling ill .can the colonoscopy be the cause ?

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How long do mosquito bites itch for?

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Why do mosquito bites itch days later?

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