Question 1

bug bite or sting? big bruise spreading

Accepted Answer

Hard to know: Bruising is common with mosquito stings.Right after being bitten by a mosquito you may develop a soft white bump than later transitions into a hard, brown (reddish-brown) or a blister or bruising. There may be itching &amp; swelling around the lesion.

Question 2

what big bite/sting leaves a small dime size round bruise around it. i did not have a tick attached to me that i know of.

Accepted Answer

Insect bite: This could be from any insect bite. Lymes disease  typically give a target like redness.

Question 3

what kind of bite or sting would cause a red welt surrounded by a pink ring a week after the bite?

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Tick, spider: It is hard to say what bit you or where you were when you got bitten.  A tick bite will have a red ring like a bulls eye around it. You may have mild flu like symptoms that could be lyme disease.A spider bite can also leve a red welt with a ring. Sensuitivity to many insect bites can do this.  If you have concerns and it is not healing then you should see a doctor and get it checked.

Question 4

plagued by invisible stinging and bites on my body that cause red, hard welts about the size of a quarter or half dollar. can't determine what they ar?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: An expert exam should identify this. Treatment depends on the diagnosis.

Question 5

i got bite twice on my arm while laying down and once on my neck today look like welts and sting alot?

Accepted Answer

Insect sting: possibly wasp, it's that time of year.  Ouch.  You can try ice immediately for the pain, remove the stinger if there is one with tweezers, and try a mild solution of ammonia to neutralize the toxin.  After 12 hours though, nothing to do but cool compresses and look for any signs of infection.  Tylenol (acetaminophen) could help with pain.

Question 6

hi im high allergic to insect bites and was advised if a beestings me id go into anaphylactic shock immediately. 
ive been stung by something & the welt has swollen to the size of my hand. any thoughts on what it could be ?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The only way to know for sure what bit you was to have you see &amp; identify it at the time. The reaction you describe is an arthus reaction, a common body protective response where the capillaries begin to leak to create a protective barrier of fluid to reduce the entry of toxins into the body. The reaction is not specific to a particular bug.

Question 7

i have small red welts that appear on my body (all over).  i first get a sting then a small circular red bump appears.

Accepted Answer

Urticaria: These sound like hives especially if they're itchy and only last for a day or so. Insect bites are another possibility. Hives(urticaria) denote an allergy to something internal or external, and treatment consists of finding the trigger and taking benadryl(causes drowsiness) or Claritin(nondrowsy). See an allergist for evaluation and treatment if needed.

Question 8

is 4 inch round welt on my arm a normal reaction to wasp sting? i'm not allergic

Accepted Answer

Sting: Did you get stung? Did you see the insect?
A local reaction in an adult of this size is normal and does not constitute an allergy, but you have to make sure it was a stinging insect and not a tick.

Question 9

randomly inside of lip (where bottom touches top) will sting, swell like a welt, and a red ring will form. started a few mos ago, along with dryness?

Accepted Answer

Allergist or ENT: This symptom may be recurrent angioedema which may or may not be an allergic reaction to something internal like a medication, or external like toothpaste, lipstick,etc. Since the reaction is always at the same site, maybe an otolaryngologist should examine the site  first; otherwise a consultation with an allergist may be worthwhile.

Question 10

i got stung 4 days ago by a wasp. my stomach swelled up with a noticeable red welt about 10"x5" around the sting. the redness is still there and numb?

Accepted Answer

Skin reaction: to the venom the wasp injects when it stings. It can last up to a week, then should gradually improve. If you start having difficulty breathing or throat swelling, see your doctor or go to the ER. Hope this helps!

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What big bite/sting leaves a small dime size round bruise around it. i did not have a tick attached to me that i know of.

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What kind of bite or sting would cause a red welt surrounded by a pink ring a week after the bite?

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Plagued by invisible stinging and bites on my body that cause red, hard welts about the size of a quarter or half dollar. can't determine what they ar?

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I got bite twice on my arm while laying down and once on my neck today look like welts and sting alot?

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Hi im high allergic to insect bites and was advised if a beestings me id go into anaphylactic shock immediately. ive been stung by something & the welt has swollen to the size of my hand. any thoughts on what it could be ?

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I have small red welts that appear on my body (all over). i first get a sting then a small circular red bump appears.

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Is 4 inch round welt on my arm a normal reaction to wasp sting? i'm not allergic

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Randomly inside of lip (where bottom touches top) will sting, swell like a welt, and a red ring will form. started a few mos ago, along with dryness?

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I got stung 4 days ago by a wasp. my stomach swelled up with a noticeable red welt about 10"x5" around the sting. the redness is still there and numb?

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