My finger is swollen where I got a bite?!


Question: My finger is swollen where I got a bite.?
I don't know if I got bit by a mosquito or something else. But my pinky started to hurt. When I looked at it, I saw a pink bump where the joint is in the middle. After a while, it started turning purple, then my whole finger swelled up and turned purple. I put some ice on it to bring down the swelling. is this something that i should be going to the doctor for or is it really just another mosquito bite.? this has never happened before.Health Question & Answer


Answers:
I would be willing to bet that you have been bitten by a spider. I worked at a nature institute for several years, and the symptoms that you are describing certainly fit the bill.

The good news is that very, very few spider bites are lethal and, to put it bluntly, you probably would have died already if you were bitten by one of those spiders. also, spider bits will often resolve themselves within 3-5 days without any medical intervention.

If you notice a red line traveling down your finger, please seek a doctor's advice. This is a sign of infection. also, see a doctor if the swelling lasts more than 5 days or if you cannot bear the pain.

Good luck! I would simply monitor the wound for any changes and try to relax!Health Question & Answer

Cellulitis is a skin infection caused by bacteria. Normally, your skin helps protect you from infection. But if you have a cut, sore, or insect bite, bacteria can get into the skin and spread to deeper tissues. If it is not treated with antibiotics, the infection can spread to the blood or lymph nodes. There are many ways to get cellulitis. You can get it if you haven an injury to your skin, such as a cut, surgical wound, burn, or animal or insect bite or skin problems, such as ulcers, eczema, psoriasis, or a fungal infection like athlete's foot. Health Question & Answer

Everyone is right. Spider bite. While you are waiting to go to the ER, mix 1/2 teaspoon of powdered meat tenderizer with a little cream or lotion, spread it generiously on rhe wound. Use a piece of Saran wrap to cover it and secure it with bandaids or scotch tape.
Hope it feels better.Health Question & Answer

something similar happened to a friend and she noticed a dark vein going up her arm and her husband noticed it was a poisonous spider bite. she had a to go to the ER to get it treated. if you have a visible dark vein going up your arm GO TO THE ER!Health Question & Answer

spider bites are commonly misdiagnosed, this abscess of yours could be an infection... say M.R.S.A.
go get it checked.Health Question & Answer



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