I was bit by something the other night (whilst sleeping, I think), my right foot is swollen and it hasn't gone down. What to do?

I was bit by something the other night (whilst sleeping, I think), my right foot is swollen and it hasn't gone down. What to do?
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Asprin and a benydrl should help. The Asprin for the pain and the benedryl for the allergic reaction. If this doesn’t help in an hours time than go see a doctor. For all you know you got bit by a black widow spider or a recluse spider. Although a horse fly can do the same damage. But best to be safe than sorry.
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