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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain On The Finger After Spider Bite
Hi, I was biten by what I believe to be a spider two weeks ago on the middle joint of my right pinkie finger. There was a red dot for awhile and swelling of the joint. Now it is very painful to bend, shows blue and is swollen. Should I see a doctor or will this eventually heal on its own
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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short answer: if it is a small bite nothing to worry it will heal by itself
detailed answer : if it is really an insect bite you have to keep the wound clean .Dressing may not be needed, but it is recommended to have a tetanus toxoid injection for that you need to visit a doctor.
hope this finds useful
with regards
Dr.Amarnath
feel free to have any queries to me at
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-amarnath/68732
short answer: if it is a small bite nothing to worry it will heal by itself
detailed answer : if it is really an insect bite you have to keep the wound clean .Dressing may not be needed, but it is recommended to have a tetanus toxoid injection for that you need to visit a doctor.
hope this finds useful
with regards
Dr.Amarnath
feel free to have any queries to me at
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-amarnath/68732
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