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I got bit by a f ire ant twice and it began t o itch and burn right awat, but then 2 days later it has begun to swell. is this normal?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Fire ant bites: Fire ant bites often cause swelling of the surrounding tissue. It is also possible to get a secondary bacterial infection, signaled by persistent swelling accompanied by redness of the skin, increased heat and pain.

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Answered 4/22/2015

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A member asked:

I got bit by a f ire ant twice and it began t o itch and burn right awat, but then 2 days later it has begun to swell. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Dr Ali agreed

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