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When removing a tick why does it bleed so much?

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It was attached: To your skin and that sucker does not want to let go. Care should be taken when removing ticks to not leave any part behind on the skin! local pressure should achieve resolution of bleeding in most cases of tick bites.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/14/2018

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