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Bug bite?

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julia0727
julia0727

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The other day I had what looked like a mosquito bite on my arm. Today I noticed it was still there and a little discolored. I squeezed it and now I have what you see in the picture. it ballooned up really quick after I squeezed it!!

what kind of a bug bite is this? I did not notice any spiders and I’m usually on high alert about any bugs.

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  • julia0727
    julia0727

    Posted

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    it definitely hurts a bit. And my hand feels slightly numb or inflamed

  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo julia0727

    Posted

    Could still be a mosquitoe bite as they can be pretty nasty, if you are still concerned go and show it to a chemist or go to your local walk in centre.

    Are you 🇬🇧

    • julia0727
      julia0727 AlexandriaGizmo

      Posted

      nope... i live in the usa which is why im here on a free forum lol thanks so much for replying!! the swelling went down. just have a purple circle bruise around the bite zone.

  • Sarah.39
    Sarah.39 julia0727

    Posted

    i had one on my leg same if you go chemist they will be able to help you with some cream to help take the swelling down

  • julia0727
    julia0727

    Posted

    thanks all. was freakin out about bugs laying eggs in my arm. should be good tho!! positive thoughts.

    after my initial squeezing of the bite.. and it puffin up.. ive been worried... the swelling went down but i still have a purply bruise around the bite. and my arm is inflamed and tender. mildly numb.

    gonna give it a few more days. swelling is gone but Im more worried that i unleashed something when i squeezed it...

  • gerryann71
    gerryann71 julia0727

    Posted

    This could be a spider bite. Get to the doctor as soon as you can to check it out. Lots of luck .

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