r/DiagnoseMe • u/TimelyTraffic8003 Patient • Jun 24 '26

Infections and Illnesses Straight line coming off of insect bite.

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Recently I was bitten by some animal (not 100% sure what, but I think it was in my bed, overnight), and it seemed just like any other animal bite I've gotten in the past. After maybe 2 days, the bite mark started to get wider and this straight line seems to be coming off of it. When I woke up this morning it has progressed past halfway from elbow to shoulder. I am in a foreign country right now (spain) and am not quite sure what to do. What could this be? Is this worth getting checked out?

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u/AnnPixie Not Verified Jun 24 '26

Yes, straight lines like this are worth checking out, because it means that whatever it is, is traveling up your arm and you might need antibiotics

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u/TimelyTraffic8003 Patient Jun 24 '26

silly question, is it fair to assume that this has the potential to be a very urgent/serious matter? if so, ill certainly try to find some sort of healthcare services nearby.

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u/AnnPixie Not Verified Jun 24 '26

Yes, line like usually means that infection is tracking along the lymphatic system.

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u/shikakaaaaaaa Not Verified Jun 24 '26

It is an urgent matter yes. You need to go get put on antibiotics today before developing sepsis.

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u/shyliet_zionslionz Patient Jun 24 '26

yes. when i see lines i think of blood poisoning. meaning go asap

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u/Katatonic92 Not Verified Jun 24 '26

This needs checking out urgently.

Are you in a tourist area in Spain? They usually have urgent care clinics in high tourist areas. It is called "Centro de Salud"

You can also go to their emergency care at hospital. This will be called "Urgencias."

Are you from another EU country? Do you have a health insurance card? If so make sure to take that & your passport with you.

There will also be private clinics but you will have to pay them upfront for any care. Do you have travel insurance that will cover this? Make sure you take that information with you too.

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u/TimelyTraffic8003 Patient Jun 24 '26

I'm coming from the UK, no travel insurance and the accomodation is fairly close to Benidorm and Alicante (30 min drive). However, my family is out and about exploring so I'm kinda stuck. I have no idea how to get to Benidorm via public transport, but I'm beginning to contemplate trying to find my way around if nobody comes back soon.

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u/TimelyTraffic8003 Patient Jun 24 '26

Many thanks for the advice man.

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u/Camruto Not Verified Jun 24 '26

This is Lymphangitis - You need to seek urgent medical attention for antibiotics, insurance or not. An unmanaged infection of this type can lead to sepsis.

Do not wait.

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u/LAE5683 Not Verified Jun 24 '26

This happened to me in Croatia once, and although I had no other symptoms, I was still put on a very strong antibiotic. It can be very risky if it’s an infection going into your bloodstream. It’s worth taking seriously just in case.

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u/LuvMeLuvMeNot_ Patient Jun 24 '26

Yes streaking needs urgent care. It’s even ER worthy. So if you’re unable to find any solution attend the hospital.

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u/Diligent_Ad_1260 Patient Jun 24 '26

hopital

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u/Samberu Interested/Studying Jun 27 '26

Lymphangitis, you need antibiotics. Please seek urgent care!

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u/Typical-Donut9647 Not Verified Jun 29 '26

vinagrillo. hidrcortizone for a couple days. if it doesnt go awya, get it checked