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Bug bite on ankle. hurts, itches, swollen and bruised. about an inch from the bite is a cluster of liquid filled blisters. what could it be?

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Dr. Fred Birnbaum
Dr. Fred Birnbaumanswered
Podiatry 44 years experience
Bug bite reaction: Assuming it is definitely a bug bite, this is probably more bites or reaction to any venom injected by the insect. See your pcp if it doesn't improve quickly.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler
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Dr. Bradly Shollenberger
Dr. Bradly Shollenbergeranswered
Podiatry 37 years experience
Allergy: Fluid-filled blisters usually signify an allergic reaction, likely from the bug bite. This should respond to a topical steroid cream. If the area becomes red, hot and painful, have it seen by a podiatrist. It could be infected.
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Dr. Marshall Solomon
Dr. Marshall Solomonanswered
Podiatry 49 years experience
Inflammation or cell: Inflammatory reaction or cellulitis. If red streaks are moving up your leg it is usually cellulitis and will necessitate an antibiotic. If localize a steroid cream or Hydrocortisone cream may due the trick.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass
Dr. Jeffrey Kass commented
Podiatry 29 years experience
Agreed. MRSA, infections an mimic bug bites, so if no improvement be aware.
Mar 9, 2013

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