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What Causes A Blister On The Knee After A Spider Bite?
Question: What does a recluse spider bite look like?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
The look of the bite depends on the time lapse between the bite and the examination. It will be difficult to give you a precise and helpful response as to what it looks like. I will suggest you upload an image of of area for review and insights as to whether such features are suggestive of recluse spider bite or not.
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Upload an image for review!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
The look of the bite depends on the time lapse between the bite and the examination. It will be difficult to give you a precise and helpful response as to what it looks like. I will suggest you upload an image of of area for review and insights as to whether such features are suggestive of recluse spider bite or not.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Brief Answer:
If that is a blister on teh knee, then most likely a spider bite!
Detailed Answer:
HI,
I have reviewed the attached image. If what i see on the knee cap is a blister, then that is very suggestive of a spider bite. I will recommend the following for now and a follow up image in 72hours for review.
1. Clean the bite with mild soap and water
2. Apply cold packs regularly,
3. Take Tylenol 1000mg every 6-8hours if in pains.
No antibiotics are recommended at this time. However, if you notice any black tissue or report fevers, we will need to consider doing so. Also, if you were in an area with many cases of tetanus, getting vaccinated would have been advised as well.
I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well and very much available for further exchanges.
If that is a blister on teh knee, then most likely a spider bite!
Detailed Answer:
HI,
I have reviewed the attached image. If what i see on the knee cap is a blister, then that is very suggestive of a spider bite. I will recommend the following for now and a follow up image in 72hours for review.
1. Clean the bite with mild soap and water
2. Apply cold packs regularly,
3. Take Tylenol 1000mg every 6-8hours if in pains.
No antibiotics are recommended at this time. However, if you notice any black tissue or report fevers, we will need to consider doing so. Also, if you were in an area with many cases of tetanus, getting vaccinated would have been advised as well.
I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well and very much available for further exchanges.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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