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I had a tick bite me on the lower back of my head and now there's a big knot behind my ear on my head and a swollen node. should i go to dr?
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I would: Tick bite sxs can include: headache, mild fever, blister or bump, bruising, itching ; burning. However it you have emesis, high fever, spreading rash, bulls eye lesion, confusion, palpitations. Seek med tx.
Answered 9/29/2020
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