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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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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/12/2014

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Infection?: It could be a bug bite that has become infected. You should get it checked

Answered 6/18/2016

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A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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