Why does your arm get red and shake when im eating lady bugs?

Answer 1

There might have been a bacteria or something of the like in it that you might be having an allergic reaction to.

It is possible that the dirt you were gathering contained ants or some other type of insect and they crawled on your arm biting and irritating your skin. It also may be a form of contact dermatitis from touching something in the dirt and scratching your arm. Eating dirt is not as uncommon as you might think but gathering it from just anywhere is not safe. Pica (eating inedible objects) specifically geophagia (eating dirt) can be medically managed and I would suggest (until you speak with your physician about this) you should purchase sterilized earth from a garden center. Please seek help from you doctor or clinic ASAP as Pica is often manifested during pregnancy.

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Answer 2

You are likely allergic to something in the soil, so it causes a contact dermatitis--a fancy phrase for skin irritation. If you don't want to get allergy testing, you could try taking a Baby benedryl or use Benedryl lotion to reduce the reaction. However, Allergies can get worse and affect your airway, especially since you are eating the dirt. I'd strongly suggest talking to your doctor, to address the dermatitis and the issue of eating non-food items, which is called Pica.

Answer 3

why the hell are u eating lady bugs