i got bit by a tick 3 days ago and it swelled a little should i take it seriously and get checked for lymedis)
551284
Yeah get it checked out... my friend go bit and it turned out to be very serious... can't remember what it was, but she was in the hospital over night to recieve special medicine.   Good luck!
271491
You should have gone to the Doctor a long time ago.\nI suggest you go immediately or to a Hospital ER.
396004
It is not unusual considering you had surgery, but if you think it is infected, you need to see the doctor.
1187767
How long since you've been bitten? Do you have a bulls-eye rash... circular and expanding, possibly clear in the middle with the bite really inflamed in the center? If so, you should see a doctor. Check out the CDC's website about how to safely remove a tick, and how to prevent getting ticks on you to start with...
885089
It sounds like a staph infection.   I have had one,  as per the doctor, you need to keep it draining, this will ease the pain, as well warm moist compresses as often as possible will help it to drain faster.  These are very painful, so take some ibuprofen. Although these can be treated at home. It is best to see a doctor as these can turn into a very serious and contagious condition called MRSA.   You probably need an antibiotic. It is very important to keep your hands washed very thoroughly after touching this, and do not allow the fluid from this to touch anything either. It is my understanding that these are very contagious, even on your body. You may want to go to the doctor if after 3 days, you see no improvement, or ease in pain, especially if you have a fever.
1113861
its infected you need it checked
387895
No. Go to see your doctor, it could be something simple like haemorroids or something more serious. Don't put it off go as soon as you can to the doctor
507115
Many creatures are toxic.  And their bites can be very painful.  This doesn't mean it will kill you.  However, if a bite is especially painful, and excessive swelling/redness occurs, it is best to not take your chances.  In my experience with bites and stings is that it will most likely hurt, then get itchy, then fade away.  But if you notice an increase in the pain, or if it becomes hard to breathe, you develope a fever, etc, see a doctor.  If at all possible, bring the animal that caused the bite to the doctor.  It is best to have all of the pieces of the puzzle so you can be treated as effectively as possible.
521692
Nope.  I would see a doctor, especially if they don't go away after a few days.  I doubt it'd be something serious but you don't want to take the chance.
546010
well, you're definitely allergic to whatever this ant bit you with.  what you've described is a very typical allergic reaction.  it could have had some strange chemical in its mouth, or it was a different kind of ant than the others that bit you.  \n\nif benedryl isn't working for you, i don't know what else to suggest.  you'd have to see your doctor for any beefier antihistamines.  and since this is just a swollen wrist from an ant bite, it's not so big a deal.  the swelling should go down over the next few days.  if you still are swollen next week, then it's time to see the doctor, but for now, try not to worry about it.  maybe try benedryl again with a little bit of ice.  and take some ibuprofen.  they might help too.  you can take as many as 800 mg (which is usually 4 pills) and be just fine.
1002416
See a doctor it wont hurt you.. many things may be going on most of which is not serious. The fact that its bothering you is reason enough to go in for a checkup
176616
You really need to see a Doctor. It could be a spider bite.\nIt the meantime if it's red and hot you can put a wet cloth\non it. You don't want to let something like that go.
187157
If the injury is along the bite line in your cheaks, sweetiepieblonde could be correct.\n\nMore likely the injury is getting infected.  In most cases, your body's imune system will catch up to it and resolve it.  If it worsens and does not improve within 10 days you should see a doctor.
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The so called "Erythema migrans"  a red circle that gets bigger (migrates) around the area of the tick bite (or did they stich?) anyway, other early symptoms are headache, pain in the joints and muscles gastrointestinal problems sometimes a fewer feel all much like you are getting a cold. should you really be in the early stages of a possible Lyme disease it is treatable with oral Antibiotics (tetracyclins, amoxicillin or makrolides)
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not all ticks cause lymes disease.  Deer ticks are the ones to be concerned with and they are so small you cant see them any way.  Wood ticks are big and cause no problems really.  (they can but rarely)  just remove with a tweezers and then put some anisepitic on.  watch carefully and you sould be fine.  if you are really concerened after removing the tick store it in a vile or something so if  you have to go to the hospital take the blood sucker with you so medical has some idea what they are working with.\n\nYou are not screwed cause one latches on.  I have had them on me and removed them from my kids and dog.  All are fine.\n\nhttp://www.lyme.org/ticks/tick.html\n\nlook at this website.  lots of helpful info.
875774
If it's been a week you should probably go to the doctor. It's something you shouldn't let go. You actually should go to the emergency room; if it is infection it could be really bad by the time you can see the doc on Monday. Better safe than sorry because it could make you very sick.  You're paying the price right now by beating yourself up over it.  Take a big deep breath, forgive yourself and don't worry about what others could be thinking about you.  And I'm going out on the Jesus limb right now but He will forgive you, you can forgive yourself and you'll get on with your life and do good things.  I'm not saying you will forget about it and never think about it again but you can get out there and do some positive things with your life and it will be better.  Time and forgiveness is a good healer.  I'll pray for you tonight but you do need to get to the doctor to be sure you don't have an infection!!!!!!
125827
You were probably bitten by an insect or something as you slept. First of all, stop touching it. Use a cold compress or an ice pack to ameliorate the swelling. If the swelling doesn't go down and/or if there is any pain beyond 48 hours, you should see a doctor who will tell you what to put on it.