Insect bites all over my body – any advice?
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Something bit or stung me on the back of my thigh. I can't tell if it happened while I was moving around at work, driving, or during those five minutes I spent sitting on the couch at home. I didn't even realize it until I was changing clothes and felt a sore spot on my skin. I’m assuming it’s a spider, but I have a few questions.
It doesn't itch or burn. There's a central blister that hurts when touched. Around the blister, there's a red ring and some swelling. It's been swollen for three days now; it only hurts upon contact, but otherwise, nothing else is going on. It isn't spreading, and it isn't shrinking. The blister was smallest on the first day, then it swelled up and just stayed that way. It doesn't react to ice.
How long does this usually last, and should I even bother calling a doctor? What could this actually be? :/ I don't think a spider has ever bitten me before, so I'm honestly not sure how to handle this—is it actual venom or just an allergic reaction...
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It doesn't itch or burn. There's a central blister that hurts when touched. Around the blister, there's a red ring and some swelling. It's been swollen for three days now; it only hurts upon contact, but otherwise, nothing else is going on. It isn't spreading, and it isn't shrinking. The blister was smallest on the first day, then it swelled up and just stayed that way. It doesn't react to ice.
How long does this usually last, and should I even bother calling a doctor? What could this actually be? :/ I don't think a spider has ever bitten me before, so I'm honestly not sure how to handle this—is it actual venom or just an allergic reaction...
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