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Woke up this morning with bites? all over back of thighs, knees, elbows, & my lower lip is swollen. red welts, some half dollar size. any idea?
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Bites: Fleas and mosquitoes are your most likely culprits. Some people can get really big welts. And depending on where you live, bed bugs might be in the mix.
Answered 8/23/2013
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