I was wondering if ne1 could help me.... I went camping this weekend and got a bug bite on the top of my hand. Ever since, the finger where it was bitten is numb and the middle of the inside of my hand is numb..does ne1 has ne advice on what i should do??
2006-07-10 11:28:52 · 19 answers · asked by JennyBoomBoom 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
i think its a spider bite.. its two little dots together
2006-07-10 11:35:40 · update #1
go to a doctor asap
you are probably having some sort of allergic reaction to the bug bite.
do you know what insect bit you? make sure you tell your doctor that
good luck!
2006-07-10 11:31:43 · answer #1 · answered by um yea hi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take everyone's advice & go see a doctor! You shouldn't be feeling numbness over a bug bite. Not a good sign.
2006-07-10 18:32:20 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Cute City Chick♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The swelling could be pressing on a nerve. Kind of like when your foot "goes to sleep" when you sit on it wrong for to long. You could try to get the swelling down by putting ice on it and propping it up. If you dangle your hand for long periods, the swelling will go up. When you sleep at night, prop it on a pillow.
I don't know how old you are (if you are underage talk to your parent about this) you could take a mild anti-inflamitory like ibuprofen (advil).
If none of this works then yes, go see a doctor.
2006-07-10 18:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by pammy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely worth a trip to the doctor or urgent care center. The sooner you get treated, the less damage if it is a poisonous bite.
2006-07-10 18:49:37 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably nothing to worry about, but I would keep an eye on it for a week or so. If the numbness starts to spread or if the skin begins to look red and irritated, see your physician.
2006-07-10 18:37:30 · answer #5 · answered by fhornsr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get in to see the doctor, it's probably nothing some peroxide wouldn't help but your doctor will know the best course of action.
2006-07-10 18:39:08 · answer #6 · answered by tarows_sorrow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
massage your hand. Clench your fist and release over and over. The bite might have caused a vein to close up, causing it to numb. It will eventually work itself out.
2006-07-10 18:31:33 · answer #7 · answered by Sexy Ray 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should immediately see the doctor. If your finger is numb then it can't be a good sign.
2006-07-10 18:31:10 · answer #8 · answered by Mary C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a doctor. you are probably having an alergic reaction to the bug bite.
2006-07-10 18:30:21 · answer #9 · answered by mcmillae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any idea what kind of bug bit you??? Try searching the web for bug bites & look more in the state your in. Could be serious, but it might not be, depends on alot of things
2006-07-10 18:33:08 · answer #10 · answered by North of Heaven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋