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I removed a tick about 2 months ago from my ankle and still have a red spot there that itches a little. could i have a problem with the bite?
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get it checked: Have a podiatrist check that area of your ankle. There can sometimes be a delayed response to a bit, but you may have also been bitten again and/or by something other than a tick.
Answered 9/30/2020
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possible: Removing a tick often leaves a part of the tick behind.This can cause redness at the sight till it is absorbed .Certain ticks(deer) carry lymes disease. See your primary care doc for initial evaluation and possible blood test and antibiotics.
Answered 6/15/2015
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foreign body...: Ticks are tough to remove ; it's common for small parts, e.g., the mandibles, to break off ; stay in place when you pull them off. Now, as gross as that sounds, the good thing is these parts don't really carry any of the tick-borne diseases (e.g., lyme). So, in many ways, this is the same as having a splinter you were unable to remove. Will resolve with time. If you have any other symptoms, see dr.
Answered 6/8/2018
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