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Should I go to er?
I have been bit or something on my ankle after doing lawn work. It has a black center and puss comes out all around it. It does not bother the ankle joint. I have been keeping it clean with peroxide and neosporin. It doesn't seem to get worse but it isn't getting better. I also have several bites all over me that have blistered and itch cream doesn't seem to help. Should I be concerned or just keep cleaning?
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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
I would require further information to give a clearer picture for the best action to take going forward. I would like to know when the bite was felt and has the rest of the bite marks and blisters come after that incident or was it there prior. I would advise you to go to the ER since it seems to shows a character of spreading over your body for which going to the ER and having it checked would be beneficial.
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I would advise you to go to the ER and have the wound checked, also take TT injection if you haven't had the coverage in 6 months also having your blood routine checked.
Health Tips
if the spread increases and if it is associated with pain, darkening of skin, itching sensation and further worsening, Kindly visit the ER at the earliest.
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