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I have an insect bite that hurts bad, is hard to the touch, and seems really large (3 inches) & red. what kind of bite is this/how do i treat it?
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I do not know: Maybe it was a spider bite? Get eval as there is the chance you may need antibiotics. If just a bite, ice it, take ibuprofen, and monitor the area.
Answered 7/12/2014
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Infection?: It could be a bug bite that has become infected. You should get it checked
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