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A fire ant bite blister ruptured from my jeans. since then, my entire calve has swelled to softball size. just over 24 hours since the rupture.normal?
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No!This sounds like: serious skin infection requiring prompt medical attention,tonight .Go to the ER or an open clinic for evaluation and likely antibiotics.Also,must consider blood clot.Dont delay.It could be that much worse by the morning.Good luck.
Answered 7/11/2015
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