I was walking outside one night and felt something pierce my foot. I brushed it off but didn't see what bit me. My foot has been swollen for over 3 days and the bite it self is red and black. My entire foot is swollen, red, sore, and itchy. what should i do?
2007-07-22 06:13:54 · 2 answers · asked by Wickedsoneandonlygreengirl! 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Based on your description and the fact you were bitten, you are very likely having a case of cellulitis. It is a serious bacterial infection of the skin. You need to see you doctor as soon as possible to put you on antibiotics. It will spread if left untreated.
Please hurry. You may read more from this site.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cellulitis/DS00450
2007-07-22 06:28:35 · answer #1 · answered by ???????? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to a Dr. or go to the ER immediately. You have an infection that could kill you. The same thing happened to me. It took weeks of treatment to get over it.
2007-07-22 13:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋