A 21-year-old female asked:

Bitten by something in my sleep 4 days ago - itchy, some pain and a bruise is starting to appear. i have been putting heat on it for 30mins no change?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovichanswered

Pain Management 15 years experience

Could be: A sign of infection. If the 'bruising' dramatically increases in size and is warm go to the er immediately.

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