Question 1

a fire ant bite blister ruptured from my jeans. since then, my entire calve has swelled to softball size. just over 24 hours since the rupture.normal?

Accepted Answer

No!This sounds like: serious skin infection requiring prompt medical attention,tonight .Go to the ER or an open clinic for evaluation and likely antibiotics.Also,must consider blood clot.Dont delay.It could be that much worse by the morning.Good luck.

Question 2

how to treat a fire ant bite that turned into a blister?

Accepted Answer

Fire ant bites: Fire Ant Bites- Use ice to v itching &amp; pain.  Aloe Vera can be applied straight from the plant. Tea tree oil can help healing. Don’t open a blister.

Question 3

should you pop a blister from a fire ant bite?

Accepted Answer

No: The blister contains sterile material which will absorb back into your body. Breaking open the skin will increase your chances of developing an infection.

Question 4

how long do fire ant bite blisters take to dry up/pop on their own? i'm going on five days now with the blisters still there.

Accepted Answer

Fire ants: I empathize with you about fire ant bites -- they can really itch and burn!  the lesions (with little blisters) can also last for a week or more.  They're not likely to get infected unless you scratch them.  Keep them clean with soap & water -- don't use alcohol to wash them!  otc antihistamines may help the itching.  If pus or discoloration develop, see your doctor to rule out or treat infection.

Question 5

i had a blood blister removed 3 days ago and it is still swollen.  how do i get the swelling down?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: See a doctor to make sure the area is not infected. If there is redness around the edges, an oral and topical antibiotic may be helpful to speed up wound healing.

Question 6

is it normal for an eye infection tostart out red and swollen and pus filled to looking like a pus filled swelling that now looks like a blood blister?

Accepted Answer

Sounds serious: Be sure to see an OPHTHALMOLOGIST promptly. Not any other kind of DR. Not optometrist. Not PCP. Not pediatrician.

Question 7

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 8

i got several fire ant bites and a day later 3 of the bites developed painful, marble-sized blisters on my foot. is this normal? should i drain them?

Accepted Answer

FIre ants: The bites of fire ants can be painful and may cause the blistering as per your picture.  The skin provides a natural protection for the cyst and if not in pain, you can let the area simply rupture on its own and drain naturally.  If painful, the I&amp;D of the cyst should be done steriley by a trained health care provider to prevent infection.  Best wishes.

Question 9

my boyfriends penis turned black and blue under the head of it last night after sex. there is swelling but no pain. it looks like blood blisters ?

Accepted Answer

Rupturing vein?: The described scenario very likely represents the occurrence of rupturing superficial penile vein with local blood infiltration leading to ecchymosis-black &amp; blue, which will extend its involvement &amp; fade its color in 1-2 wks, and leave no consequential harm but with possible recurrence - though rare. If hurting with a node at the center of ..., unwanted penile curvature may appear. More? Ask Dr.

Question 10

bubble under hole on penis head ? no pain or irritation not that big but curious to know what it is its like a fire ant bite but no pain is noticeable

Accepted Answer

Epidermoid Cyst: Epidermoid cysts are the most common type of skin cyst. They can occur anywhere on the body but tend to occur more on the face or upper trunk. The only treatment is surgical excision. Since i cannot see the lesion, see your dermatologist for a disgnosis.

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A fire ant bite blister ruptured from my jeans. since then, my entire calve has swelled to softball size. just over 24 hours since the rupture.normal?

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How to treat a fire ant bite that turned into a blister?

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Should you pop a blister from a fire ant bite?

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How long do fire ant bite blisters take to dry up/pop on their own? i'm going on five days now with the blisters still there.

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I had a blood blister removed 3 days ago and it is still swollen. how do i get the swelling down?

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Is it normal for an eye infection tostart out red and swollen and pus filled to looking like a pus filled swelling that now looks like a blood blister?

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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:

I got several fire ant bites and a day later 3 of the bites developed painful, marble-sized blisters on my foot. is this normal? should i drain them?

A member asked:

My boyfriends penis turned black and blue under the head of it last night after sex. there is swelling but no pain. it looks like blood blisters ?

A member asked:

Bubble under hole on penis head ? no pain or irritation not that big but curious to know what it is its like a fire ant bite but no pain is noticeable

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