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Should I Go To A Hospital For A Unknown Bite
Question: Should I go to a hospital for a unknown bite on my stomach the redness is spearing daily and the middle is kinda small scab
I meant spreading it’s also hard in some areas very painful
Brief Answer:
You may need antibiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and see the attached photo and here is my advice.
I can see the bite side and the redness around it which is spreading.
I think you are having infection of the tissue around bite called cellulitis.
You need to go to doctor and get proper treatment , oral antibiotics .
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
You may need antibiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and see the attached photo and here is my advice.
I can see the bite side and the redness around it which is spreading.
I think you are having infection of the tissue around bite called cellulitis.
You need to go to doctor and get proper treatment , oral antibiotics .
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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