I was stung by something on tuesday (3 days ago) in a sump and i didnt see what it was. I instantly felt tingling through my leg. The spot that was stung has swollen to double the size with a red ring about 4 inches in diameter. I cannot see a stinger but the spot that was stung is sort of indented and soft. I tried to squeeze the vemon out and only got clear liquid so not sure if that worked. My leg is tender in the spot that was stung and when i bend my leg foward its a little painful.
Last night i wrapped my leg in a cold wet cloth with a bandage around it to stop the swelling but when i woke up and removed the bandage my foot began to swell. No from the bottom of my calf to my toes is double to triple the size.
Any idea what i got stung by and how can i treat it. I have used cortizone to stop the itching but nothing else yet.
2007-07-27 03:03:10 · 5 answers · asked by spizzlesnizzle 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
It sounds like you either have been stung by a bee or bitten by a spider. Yes, you need to go to the DOCTORS & take benadryl as soon as possible.
Personally I'm highly allergic to bee's. You have some of the same symptoms but not all ... bee stings can be fatal! I have only 13 minutes before I'm unable to breath. Others can go a few days but run a high risk of cardiac arrest.
Spider bites will cause the same reactions you are having, depending on the spider. Some spider bites will cause tissue & nerve damage & may take up to a yr to cure. AGAIN.. PLEASE GO TO THE HOSPITAL OR DOCTOR!
2007-07-27 03:21:21 · answer #1 · answered by Ellie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to go to the Emergency Room. Whatever has stung or bit you has become infected. You are going to need antibiotics and possible draining of that fluid. A benadryl in the meantime while someone drives you to the hospital.
2007-07-27 03:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds more like an infection than allergy. If the spot is hard, red, hot and hurts, please go to a doctor, since stings can sometimes cause cellulitis (which is an acute inflammation of the skin connective tissue, not the one we get on our legs) and it's fairly dangerous.
2007-07-27 03:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by AMBER D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to the doctor! This could be very serious.
2007-07-27 03:11:33 · answer #4 · answered by Scoots 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, you need to go to the docter this is a very serious condition.
2007-07-27 04:37:50 · answer #5 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋