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What Causes Heaviness And Numbness In Arm After A Mosquito Bite?
Hi, i was bitten by a mosquito on my upper arm two weeks ago and it was normal up until 4 days ago when the bite became the size of a quarter and very red (but not painful). i was prescribed steroid cream yesterday. for the past few hours my arm feels very heavy, weak, and numb. what could be the cause of this and do I need antibiotics?
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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welcome to HCM
i appreciate your concern.
there are two possibilities either allergy or a secondary skin infection after mosquito bite.
but the symptoms you are telling looks like this is an infection..consult your doctor and start taking antibiotics.
hope this is helpful.
post more queries and we shall be happy to help..regards.
welcome to HCM
i appreciate your concern.
there are two possibilities either allergy or a secondary skin infection after mosquito bite.
but the symptoms you are telling looks like this is an infection..consult your doctor and start taking antibiotics.
hope this is helpful.
post more queries and we shall be happy to help..regards.
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