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Can A Spider Bite Causing Leg Swelling And Pain Be Treated?

Hello, I have a photo of my leg.its my left leg. On back of calf, years ago bit by spider. However over last few weeks, pins, legs fall asleep, feet hurt, swollen legs and ankles, burning in lower calf. Legs super scaly. Sorry typing on phone. Can I send you photo?
posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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Well come to HCM
This may not be due to spider bite but this could be cellulitis there must be some focus some where on the leg and that need to be found out, watch for the fever, keep the leg in elevated position, watch for any changes in color this should not be red and shiny, else this need to be clinically examined and brought to investigation, mean while following medicines can be tried.
1) Tab Ibuprofen 400 mg three time in day
2) Tab Acetaminophen 500 mg (Incas of fever )
hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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Can A Spider Bite Causing Leg Swelling And Pain Be Treated?

HI Well come to HCM This may not be due to spider bite but this could be cellulitis there must be some focus some where on the leg and that need to be found out, watch for the fever, keep the leg in elevated position, watch for any changes in color this should not be red and shiny, else this need to be clinically examined and brought to investigation, mean while following medicines can be tried. 1) Tab Ibuprofen 400 mg three time in day 2) Tab Acetaminophen 500 mg (Incas of fever ) hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.