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i was camping and i got bit by a mosquito or sumthing on my ankle and my ankle is swoalling help

Ashleigh92388
08/15/08

i was bit by a mosquito or sumthing while campin were i was bitten my ankle is now really red and it hurts really bad i put stuff on it to stop the itching but it is hurten very bad like shooten pain goin up my ankle and to my toes what should i do i put ice on it and it didnt go down and i shoaked in a warm tub but nothing is working for me and the pain is really bad i got bit two days ago and the swoallin is getting worse should i go to the hospital or sumthing??

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Yes. From your description, it sounds like you did the appropriate First Aid for the problem, but if the swelling is worsening and the spot is painful (and the pain is spreading) then you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

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