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Husband has been bit his leg has swollen up and when pressed is like memory foam and leaves an inprint that in the leg why ?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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Infection: See your doctor.This swelling after a bite could be a result of infection causing what we call " pitting edema ".It sounds like he needs antibiotics.

Answered 9/21/2013

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A member asked:

Husband has been bit his leg has swollen up and when pressed is like memory foam and leaves an inprint that in the leg why ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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