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I Think I Was Bit By Something On My Neck,

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Posted on Tue, 9 Jul 2019
Question: I think I was bit by something on my neck, but there isn’t a mark or redness. It’s the feeling of having fiberglass in my skin but I haven’t touched anything that would have it. It’s starting to make the whole right side of my neck sore. I have a cool washcloth on it now. Should I do anything else or get it checked out?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Antoneta Zotaj (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
A neurological exam and skin examination are needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,

I carefully read your query and here is my advice.
The lack of redness and any skin lesion is reassuring and probably makes the insect bite less likely. You may need to ask someone to check your skalp as well to make sure there is no lesion there either.
If you feel the skin very sensitive but no lesions are identified you may need a neurological examination to rule out neurological conditions as it may be a neurological symptom. The doctor may also rule out skin conditions as sometimes lesions may be present but patients may not be aware of them especially if they are located in the back of the neck or head.

To conclude:
- very likely, if you don't have other symptoms, no redness, no shortness of breath or swelling then it is nothing to worry
- on the other hand, a check would be needed to rule out skin lesions and have a neurological examination.

I hope this answers your query and is helpful. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.

Regards,

Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician
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I Think I Was Bit By Something On My Neck,

Brief Answer: A neurological exam and skin examination are needed Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service, I carefully read your query and here is my advice. The lack of redness and any skin lesion is reassuring and probably makes the insect bite less likely. You may need to ask someone to check your skalp as well to make sure there is no lesion there either. If you feel the skin very sensitive but no lesions are identified you may need a neurological examination to rule out neurological conditions as it may be a neurological symptom. The doctor may also rule out skin conditions as sometimes lesions may be present but patients may not be aware of them especially if they are located in the back of the neck or head. To conclude: - very likely, if you don't have other symptoms, no redness, no shortness of breath or swelling then it is nothing to worry - on the other hand, a check would be needed to rule out skin lesions and have a neurological examination. I hope this answers your query and is helpful. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician