How to cure swelling and redness on ankle due to welts?
Patient: I have been getting terrible reactions to bug bites, outside. Never had any issues, started this year. We have mosquitos, wasp, blackflies, ants and horse flies here. Not sure exactly is biting me. I get a normal looking bug welt, then couple hours later it turns red, hives up, swells and hurts. I got a bite above my ankle two days ago and my ankle is still red, swollen and sore. Swelling is from top of foot up past my ankle. Got one on my calf and it hurts so bad if you press on it, feels like your getting pricked, now turning red and aching. I do get dizzy and have been taking benedryl when it gets bad. Is there a reason all of a sudden I am having such bad reactions? Doctor: hello,This is kind of how the immune system reacts in some people. The first few times you get an exposure the reaction is small then in subsequent exposures there is a much larger reaction. The things you can do in this situation are to avoid the bites or see an allergist for getting testing and treatment.Regards