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I feel like ant is biting all over my body when i walk to fast or dance for a long time or run.. and it will gone in few minutes. what is the reason?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Biting ants: You may have cholnergic urticaria. I.E. You are breaking out in hives from working up a sweat. Try taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine) before exercise.

Answered 6/24/2014

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