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Bit by a tick on knee and hit the same spot 2 days later. few hours after i hit it, a red bump started forming. thought it was because i hit it. week later, area around is swollen/itchy and the center of the bump is grey and sunken. hurts to touch?

Q: bit by a tick on knee and hit the same spot 2 days later. few hours after i hit it, a red bump started forming. thought it was because i hit it. week later, area around is swollen/itchy and the center of the bump is grey and sunken. hurts to touch?

: You may need to be treated with oral antibiotic, please see a doctor or visit urgent care center for help.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You may need to be treated with oral antibiotic, please see a doctor or visit urgent care center for help.

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/21/2021

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A member asked:

Bit by a tick on knee and hit the same spot 2 days later. few hours after i hit it, a red bump started forming. thought it was because i hit it. week later, area around is swollen/itchy and the center of the bump is grey and sunken. hurts to touch?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

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