Last night I noticed what seemed like a mosquito on my ankle area. Of course it was biting me. I swated it and thought nothing of it. It did become red and swollen right after. Then this morning i noticed a really bad pain with my leg. It felt almost numb, but like a bruise. It is my bite from last night. I got up and it took awhile for me to walk. Because putting pressure on that leg hurt. So Im watching it, and Still REALLy swollen and hurts the same. Its not my whole leg but more my calf and ankle. Is this normal? Should i see a dr? Would allergy medicine work?

I have been bit before many times, but never have i reacted this way.

s_cianci

Are you sure it was a mosquito and not some other type of insect? If reacting to a "mosquito bite" in such a manner is new for you, then I'd definitely see a doctor right away.

rhiannahunt

Well it looked like one. Are there other bugs that look similar to a mosquito? I tried putting ice on it and it still hurts.

rhiannahunt

I called my dr. and the office is closed for the holidays. Do you think its worth going to the emergency?

s_cianci

If you're still having the kind of pain and swelling you've described, then yes, get to an emergency care facility pronto.

rhiannahunt

Thank you! I better go because I looked some things up online and it doesnt look like i should just sit around and wait