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Insect bite on ankle 2 days ago. foot and ankle is still very swollen and throbs. painful to walk on.taken antihistamines and iced it. no difference. ?

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Dr. Tipu Sultan answered

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Not normal: if foot and ankle is still quite a bit swollen have your PCP check you out as it can get infected? how do you know it is insect bite. it could be infection from the start.

Answered 7/6/2015

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A member asked:

Insect bite on ankle 2 days ago. foot and ankle is still very swollen and throbs. painful to walk on.taken antihistamines and iced it. no difference. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tipu Sultan answered

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