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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling On Arm After Snake Bite

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Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2014
Question: daughter was playing outside and came in with two pimple looking bites on her arm. swelling, pain and very slightly warm to touch. ant bite? snake bite? I can't tell
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
2 fang marks - probably snake bite

Detailed Answer:
Hi...this looks like two fang marks of snake bite. But do not panic, it could be a non-poisonous one too. But whatever it is. do not waste time. Please rush to nearest emergency room - Immediately. Keep me updated of the proceedings.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Dr. Sumanth Amperayani

Pediatrician, Pulmonology

Practicing since :2003

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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling On Arm After Snake Bite

Brief Answer: 2 fang marks - probably snake bite Detailed Answer: Hi...this looks like two fang marks of snake bite. But do not panic, it could be a non-poisonous one too. But whatever it is. do not waste time. Please rush to nearest emergency room - Immediately. Keep me updated of the proceedings. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,