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What Causes The Ants To Gather On The Lower Part Of The Knee?

yesterday my uncle said that since last some nights ants are gathering on his legs and biting him. His wife and his son are not bitten by ants.only he is being bitten.When my uncle wakes early in the morning he discovers that ants are gathered on left hollow part of his knee.And sometimes ants also gather on red spots.Please doctor I m worried about this situation.Please consult me regarding this problem.Is this serious ? . I will be very thankful to you. Thanking you with anticipation
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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hello..
thanks for your query on HCM,
there can be various reasons for such condition...
one of the reasons could be madhura mycosis..
better do visit a doctor and get your uncle thoroughly investigated...
after getting the exact diagnosis, take accurate treatment..
things will improve...
you can also try using a pesticide or boric acid powder around your uncles bed to avoid entry of the ants...
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What Causes The Ants To Gather On The Lower Part Of The Knee?

hello.. thanks for your query on HCM, there can be various reasons for such condition... one of the reasons could be madhura mycosis.. better do visit a doctor and get your uncle thoroughly investigated... after getting the exact diagnosis, take accurate treatment.. things will improve... you can also try using a pesticide or boric acid powder around your uncles bed to avoid entry of the ants...