Okay i just noticed something on the back of my leg that looks like something either stung me or bit me.
The area is red and about the size of a fist [thumb over index and middle] looking at it that way.
Its warmer than the surrounding area and it itches but it hurts to touch.
There is a single black dot in the center of the bite/sting/wound and I cant seem to get it out or can tell if its a stinger or not.
HELP!
2006-07-30 08:55:02 · 11 answers · asked by Patient Paws 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
I think it's a spider bite. I had a spider bite a few years ago and from your description, it sounds like what you have, too. My bite was not from a brown recluse or a black widow. Regardless, spider's have a highly toxic bite and you should have a doctor look at it. My husband had a spider bite that became infected and he got blood poisoning from it. It's not something to take chances with!
2006-07-30 10:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by clarity 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it didn`t hurt when you got it, then you probably got bitten by a brown recluse. the size and description also leads to the suspicion of a brown recluse. Go to the doctor immediately and dont put anything on it. Try to cut off the circulation of that area of the body from the rest of the body.
2006-07-30 20:10:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ragriav 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could very well be. scrape a credit card or something like that across what you think id the stinger - don't try squeezing it or it might inject more venom. If it gets too bad see a doctor or if you have difficulty breathing dial 911 immediately.
A cool compress, but not ice, would probably help the pain.
2006-07-30 15:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by ceprn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quicky fix=pour Windex on it as it contains amonia if was a bee. Go to the ER if your real freaked over it; It may be a spider bite and they can be ugly.
2006-07-30 16:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by The Stranger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you "just noticed" it and never felt anything , that kinda worries me. I'm not a doctor , but i'm thinking maybe a spider bite - and hopefully NOT a brown recluse.
2006-07-30 16:03:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a Dr. he will tell you what you have, and get it cured fast. Poisnous spider most likely a brown recluse or black widow, IF it was one of these spiders you better get to hospital now these spiders venom will kill you.
2006-07-30 15:59:48 · answer #6 · answered by Hi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brown recluse or black widow bites are extremely dangerous get to the doctor! ASAP
2006-07-30 15:58:43 · answer #7 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some benydryl, sounds like you may be having an allergic reaction
2006-07-30 15:58:27 · answer #8 · answered by MC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to ER or call 911 NOW!
2006-07-30 15:58:42 · answer #9 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm hello. u need to c a D-O-C-T-O-R. not ask people on Yahoo! Answers.
2006-07-30 16:00:07 · answer #10 · answered by lala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋