Alexandra in hospital over bug bite scare

London: Alexandra Burke had to check into a hospital after a nasty bug bite during her ongoing Asia tour caused a severely swollen ankle. The `Bad Boys` hitmaker, who won UK talent show `The X Factor` in 2008, visited Japan and Hong Kong earlier this month as part of a promotional tour.

The 22-year-old singer got a scare during the trip when her lower leg started to balloon up and she rushed to see the doctor on Monday, reported Contactmusic. Burke was diagnosed with a "bad reaction" to an insect bite and was prescribed medication to ease the pain. "I`ve been bitten on my ankle... And now my ankle is swollen! Should I be worried? It hurts... Seeing a doctor first thing tomorrow," she wrote on her Twitter page. After the check-up, Burke posted, "At the hospital and have been seen. Doc says it`s a very bad reaction to a bite... So I`m on medication. All should be fine... "For those asking, my ankle is OK. No more pain thanks to the medication. Have to get it checked when I get back 2 the UK," she added. PTI