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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankles Along With Bruises After A Spider Bite
Question: I was biten by a brown recluse spider here on XXXXXXX Island , I live in Nanaimo, my doctor has followed up with me but I still have very swollen ankles on both legs and very tender to touch my legs are very swollen and I have 2 bruises that have sown up on my legs very black and blue, They are trying to get me into a specialist in XXXXXXX but I'am still having blisters in my throat and mouth and my legs are very swollen and tender to touch and now my hands have also swollen I'am at my wits end and still no answers PLEASE HELP or I think i will go to emergency .
I've been to the Doctor's but I feel it's taking to long to get an answer and with the internal bleeding I'am scared. My husband is ready to take me to emergency if you can't help thanks XXXX
I've been to the Doctor's but I feel it's taking to long to get an answer and with the internal bleeding I'am scared. My husband is ready to take me to emergency if you can't help thanks XXXX
Brief Answer:
Brief answer...must go to ER immediately
Detailed Answer:
Detailed answer..
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Normally spider bites are harmless except if bitten by brown recluse spider or black widow spider,where one can can have severe allergic reaction as well as possible infection also.
You seem to have both severe allergy as well as infection.
You must immediately go to ER for intravenous anti allergics,may be anti venom injections,intravenous antibiotics and anti inflammatories,since oral medications have proved to be ineffective.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Brief answer...must go to ER immediately
Detailed Answer:
Detailed answer..
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Normally spider bites are harmless except if bitten by brown recluse spider or black widow spider,where one can can have severe allergic reaction as well as possible infection also.
You seem to have both severe allergy as well as infection.
You must immediately go to ER for intravenous anti allergics,may be anti venom injections,intravenous antibiotics and anti inflammatories,since oral medications have proved to be ineffective.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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