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Purple Spider Bite, Tingling Leg, Leg Pain. Help

I was bitten by a spider like 3 days ago, now the bite is turning purple and is the size of a dime. My leg is starting to tingle and occasionally i will feel a weird pain in my leg. The bite is located a little below my calves and a few smaller ones on my ankles. I don t know what type of spider bit me all i know is that i was asleep when it happened.
posted on Wed, 11 Sep 2013
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Hi,

Spider bite might be there during night while you slept.

You would be having insect toxic dermatitis , which lead to pain and tingling sensation in your legs.

There may be irritation,itching and pain.

The lesions might become ulcerated , if not treated early.

Oral antibiotics,antihistaminics and steroids in tappering dose might be helpful to improve the lesions.

Apply antibiotic cream like sisomycine on the lesions.

However, you consult dermatologist for perfect treatment ....

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Purple Spider Bite, Tingling Leg, Leg Pain. Help

Hi, Spider bite might be there during night while you slept. You would be having insect toxic dermatitis , which lead to pain and tingling sensation in your legs. There may be irritation,itching and pain. The lesions might become ulcerated , if not treated early. Oral antibiotics,antihistaminics and steroids in tappering dose might be helpful to improve the lesions. Apply antibiotic cream like sisomycine on the lesions. However, you consult dermatologist for perfect treatment .... I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD