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How Can severe Swelling And Pain In The Ankle Be Treated?
i believe i got bit by a brown recluse spider on my left ankle 2 nights ago. my ankle is 3 times the size of right ankle. i t hurts terribly and cannot bear weight on it. i held a flashlight to the dark reddened circular area & the skin is extremely hot. i can see tiny white spot, almost looks like a commedone in center of purplish deep reddish circular area that looks as though there s a pus liquified below topical skin. i squeezed hard to see if i could relieve pressure to reduce swelling. i just bought epsom salts my mom always suggested them. is this dangerous as i have been all (anaphylatic) to red fire ants bites, spider bites, bee stings. i have 3 expired epipens but haven t had any allergic reactions to anything in a bout 30 years.
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How Can severe Swelling And Pain In The Ankle Be Treated?
Hi, It could be a just an allergic response. As a first line management, you can take antihistamines like Pheniramine for symptomatic relief. Apply ice packs also. Most probably the symptoms will settle in a couple of days. If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician