What Do I Do About A Spreading Rash?

[Stargazer]

Two weeks ago something must have bitten me on the back of my leg at ankle height. I did not feel a thing until I realised that it was itchy. I avoided scratching it but it kept spreading sideways and upwards and it is now two weeks since it happened. I have twice been to the GP where both times nurse practitioners insisted that it was not anything to worry about but now I am as it keeps expanding and is darker in colour in the centre area. I think I ought to photograph it. There is nothing like it on any sites I have googled. I am concerned that it may turn out to be something that should be knocked on the head before it completely circles my leg. It is now three inches high and covers an area of about 15 square inches.

[Mamyalynne]

Someone needs to take it seriously,that is a large spread from a bite,ask if there's another Doctor at the surgery who may be more interested.

[237SJ]

If I was you I would go back an insist on seeing a GP

[Sqad]

Odd, very odd.
This "bite".......did a blister (bleb) come up?
Do you feel well in yourself?
This 15 sq inches.....is it painful to the touch.
Were you on any medication BEFORE this incident 2 weeks ago?

[Sqad]

P.S What treatment (tablets or cream) did the Practice Nurses give you?

[wired]

Go to A&E, , sad to say many GP surgeries don't have the experience and your health shouldn't be ignored

[woofgang]

there hasn't been an answer.....I wonder what happened.......

[Mamyalynne]

I hope Stargazer got some attention.

[alavahalf]

Hope you have heeded the previous advice given.
I personally know of someone who had an bite from an unknown source whilst at home earlier this year.
Having just typed out the short story, I have since deleted it .. without going into gory details, semticemia developed from the tiny wound.
It does not have a pleasant ending ... have it seen to asap !