Strange bites, or what?

3 days ago I awoke with a swelling and tenderness on my right forearm. I assumed I had negligently clobbered something with it the previous day, although could not recall such an incident. I haven't yet seen a quack about it - too busy. However, it is still there and still very tender, lightly inflamed and with a hard lump in the flesh. Of course, I now figure it has to be something that bit me during the night - must have been something a bit potent! Anyone experienced this or similar before and can offer advice? I have to admit, I've been bitten by many things in my time here, but not this one. All sugestions welcome, although not the physically impossible ones! :oops: :wink:
Ciao.....Colin.

[harimau]

Hello Colin,

I think the culprit is the sand fly. I have been bitten several times by this stealthy biter. Don't scratch it or it will swell up and hurt like hell. I got bitten on my arm last time. After scratching it my forearm swelled up like a rugby ball. The doc in Seririt gave me some brilliant cream which cured it in a couple of days, but it was a mixture of creams in a small pot. Sorry don't know what was in the pot but it worked wonders.

Sand Fly - http://faunanet.gov.au/wos/factfile.cfm?Fact_ID=187


from Stu.

[Tommy]

I've heard stories about them but never ever to my knowledge been bitten by one. Guess i'm one of those lucky ones aye? :P

[ColinF]

Thank you for that, Stu, but I don't live near the beach. Pity you don't recall what the cream was though, something like that would be good to keep around - in the fridge most likely.
However a thought has just occured while I write.....you could be right! :idea: I have a boat in Benoa and was aboard most of the day previous doing some maintenance work, possibly I was bitten either out there on the mooring - a bit unlikely - or when I came ashore and spent time transferring gear and outboard etc to the car - highly likely! Thanks for the idea Stu, it's just a tad better this morning but I'll see a doc tonight and run the sandfly thing by him. 8)
Colin.

[dahlia]

Colin,

Traditional treatment :

Crush shallot (enough to cover the swollen area) and mixed with a little bit of sugar. Leave the ingrediants cover the bites area for 2 -3 hours. The juice will suck the poison. It works, try it.