I have nooo idea how it got there :S. but I removed it with tweesers, and i think it's all gone, and I think the head is out. should I go to the doctor, or is it okay?
2007-09-16 04:36:54 · 9 answers · asked by sophieee92 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Camping
A tick should ALWAYS be removed with tweezers. Grasp the tick by the head and pull it straight out. Do not twist while pulling. 9/10 of the time it will come out.
If the tick is removed in a 24 hour period the chances of contracting anything other than a light infection are rare. Use antibiotic cream or wipes to clean the area. Cover with a Band-Aid.
Should the bite develop a red or reddish brown bullseye shaped mark after a day or so, then seek medical attention as soon as possible.
2007-09-16 16:27:03 · answer #1 · answered by Willie D 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should be very careful about removing ticks with tweezers. That's a good way to get a really nasty infection, which you wouldn't want in such a...nice part of your body. :)
You should go to the doctor, but if you don't go, then definitely look for a bump and keep a close eye on it.
In the future if you get a tick, just take some fingernail polish and cover the tick with it. Eventually, it will pull out on it's own because it can't breath. That's the best way to take care of them. I've dealt with many ticks!
2007-09-16 05:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by Andy S 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes go to the doctor, cuz everything needs to be removed. So the tic got stuck in yo boobie trap huh? cool
2007-09-16 06:35:49 · answer #3 · answered by cza227 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it's probably ok. but keep a close watch for redness.
Lymes desease usually shows a red circle around the area in which the tick was burried.
2007-09-17 02:33:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch out for the symptoms of lymes disease! If it's been in you're area i'd see a doc.
2007-09-16 04:47:06 · answer #5 · answered by Msquared 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I would need to see some pictures of the affected area to give my opinion on the matter....barring those, keep an eye on it the next couple of days and some antibiotic cream will help it heal quickly.
2007-09-16 05:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by DJ 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
If you removed the head you should be fine. However if it burrowed in and depending on how long it was there you may want to see the doctor to have some antibodies proscribed.
2007-09-16 04:42:30 · answer #7 · answered by ill_cut_ya 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Maybe put some neosporin on it.If it starts to get infected or somthing then go to the doc
2007-09-16 10:18:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I owuld go to the doctor to be same, they are a parasite.
2007-09-16 04:42:21 · answer #9 · answered by Hawk 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋