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I have a tick bite and under the skin is a large hard mass and the skin is red and puffy?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Better see doc: Better get to the doctor right away. You will. We'd exam and treatment.

Answered 5/14/2017

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Need examination : Provider may consider antibiotics treatment depending on the examination and possibility of Lyme infection

Answered 5/14/2017

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A member asked:

I have a tick bite and under the skin is a large hard mass and the skin is red and puffy?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Karen Butler answered

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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