It first felt like a spider bite. Now it is very painful. does this mean I am diabetic? and if so what do I do? where do I go from here? do I need shots? I am so scared. I put gauze on it, and then a big band-aid, and then I wrap it with a big wrap, like you would on a sprain. Every ,morning, I change the dressing. and re-apply. I clean it out with soap and hot water,, and re apply; Continue, Re-Apply... What can I do next for it to stop???? Plz help me!!! It Hurts so much.. I have many health problems, I don't want another. Am I a diabetic now too?
2007-04-09 19:39:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
It sounds like you have leg ulcers. These can be caused by a number of things, including diabetes, although with diabetes they are usualy prevelant on the feet rather than the legs.
See here:
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/guide/disease/vascular/legfootulcer.htm
Hope this helps, and sorry you're not well!
2007-04-09 19:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by p37ry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you live, but in southern California there is a really small spider in the inland empire that looks kind of furry like a tarantula that when it bites you, the bite becomes infected just like you said. It requires antibiotics and sometimes needs to be lanced. I have had this happen twice now. Once on my arm and once on my stomach. Both were very painful. Feel for you I really do. but it doesn't necessarily mean you have diabetes. Go ahead and go to the Dr. before it gets any worse.
2007-04-09 19:45:02 · answer #2 · answered by littledeaftink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are still having drainage and it is painful, then you need to see a Doctor. No one can diagnose this except a Dr. No one wants another health problem, but it isn't wise to not find out what is going on. good luck.
2007-04-09 19:49:30 · answer #3 · answered by Jan C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your probably not a diabetic but you need to see a doctor sounds like you have been bitten by a spider or something but if its draining it will need checked out.
2007-04-09 19:55:45 · answer #4 · answered by firetdriver_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Immediately consult Skin specialist.
2007-04-09 19:42:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have water in both legs toes to knees. seen gp on water tablets
2016-03-13 06:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please go to the doctor right away. Try to keep your leg elevated above your heart tonight, that might help. Good luck!
2007-04-09 19:45:41 · answer #7 · answered by no one 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋