I was bitten yesterday afternoon on my right foot by about 10-15 ants. Im not sure what kind, but that area is now red and somewhat swollen, as well as very tender and itchy. The question that I am having is that my foot is numb to touch and feeling. Its not asleep, I've been active all morning cleaning and such, but I am having a hard time because I really can't feel my foot-- Could this be related to the ant bites? If so, What can I do? I've never had a problem with ant bites in the past, but this is the first time in a looong time that I've been bitten. Any advice would help. Thank You!
2006-11-10 03:40:29 · 5 answers · asked by irmlsmith 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
You may have an allergic reaction to the bites. Its like when a cat scratches you and you don't wash it gets red and puffy. Always wash the area before applying meds. Rub it with rubbing alcohol or diluted bleach this will kill any virus.
2006-11-10 04:20:32 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fire ants are very bad and will bite and sting. The best way I have found to get rid of these pest is by using Andros fire ant killer. You simply sprinkle a small amount on the mound in the early evening. Repeat this same procedure a couple of days later to kill any new ants. This is a real problem all over the South! I really do hope some experts will come up with an even better way to control these insects.
2016-05-22 02:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How could you have stood long enough to be bitten by 10-15 ants? One bite would have been enough for me to realize that I needed to get out of their way.
Yes,you are probably having an allergic reaction.
Try some Benadryl but becareful as it can make you drowsey.
If you are up and about doing housework I would suspect you are going to be alright but if you start noticing other side effects other than the ones you have noted,you probably should go to the ER and have it checked out whether you have taken Benadry or not.
2006-11-12 03:26:41 · answer #3 · answered by Just Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like an allergic reaction.
If you really can't feel your foot, you should see a doctor right away, because this could have very serious complications.
Good luck to you.
2006-11-10 05:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by WillyC 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try looking at walmart
2006-11-10 04:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by Jojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋