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Is It To Be Concerned About The Swelling And Lump Due To A Snake Bit?

It is 2 weeks after bitten by 1fang of a cottonmouth snake under water, 2nd fang did not penetrate boot. The discoloration is almost gone, still some swelling in the foot and a small lump 1 inch below the fang mark. Also, foot itches , then is painful, then normal feeling. Keeps cycling. Had taken 10 days prescribed antibiotic. Could u tell me if this is normal. Thanks, joe
posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that there can be collection of blood in the foot which is appearing like lump. I would recommend you to apply hot water fomentation and you do not need to be worried about this as slowly this is going to dissolve its own.
If there is increase in this swelling then you might need to show it to doctor.I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
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Is It To Be Concerned About The Swelling And Lump Due To A Snake Bit?

Hello, I have studied your case and I think that there can be collection of blood in the foot which is appearing like lump. I would recommend you to apply hot water fomentation and you do not need to be worried about this as slowly this is going to dissolve its own. If there is increase in this swelling then you might need to show it to doctor.I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks