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Could Severe Pain In Body Be Reaction To Turkey Mite Bites?

My sister lives in Kentucky.. where there are Ticks and Turkey mites.. the other week end she became bedfast for a day..so in pain she couldnt get from the bed to the potty chair beside her.. she has a lot of turkey mite bites on her legs.. could this be a reaction to those bites
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

Yes it could be allergic reaction to the insect bite. Is there appearance of rash over the body? Allergic reaction is a set of symptoms. Advise her complete bed rest for 3-4 days. Try to avoid the bite by using insect repellents. Take acetaminophen for pain

Report to hospital if:
> Condition remain same after 2-3 days
> Any unusual symptom appears
> Condition deteriorates.
> There is difficulty in breathing.

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up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing her good health.
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Could Severe Pain In Body Be Reaction To Turkey Mite Bites?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Yes it could be allergic reaction to the insect bite. Is there appearance of rash over the body? Allergic reaction is a set of symptoms. Advise her complete bed rest for 3-4 days. Try to avoid the bite by using insect repellents. Take acetaminophen for pain Report to hospital if: Condition remain same after 2-3 days Any unusual symptom appears Condition deteriorates. There is difficulty in breathing. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing her good health.