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Should I Be Worried About The Lump At The Site Of Possible Spider Bite?

I believe I have been bitten by a spider at the elbow about two weeks ago. I never noticed actual bite marks but the elbow got really sore and feverish. it swelled up some and I applied ice. Over the first week it became red from the elbow to about 2 inches above and below the elbow area. During the second week all the redness and pain have gone away but there seems to be a hard lump at he elbow about 2 inches in diameter. Should I be concerned about this lump or will it subside like the rest of the symptoms but over a longer period of time?
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Hi ! Good morining. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

I would advise you to take appointment with a genera surgeon and get it clinically assessed. This could be a organised hematoma, which if left untreated might get infected secondarily because of the history of inflammation around the region. In that case, proper broad spectrum antibiotics have to be started with an option for a drainage if need be, and this has to be jujdged by the treating surgeon.

I hope this would help you in discussing with your doctor on the management. Thanks and take care.
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Should I Be Worried About The Lump At The Site Of Possible Spider Bite?

Hi ! Good morining. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. I would advise you to take appointment with a genera surgeon and get it clinically assessed. This could be a organised hematoma, which if left untreated might get infected secondarily because of the history of inflammation around the region. In that case, proper broad spectrum antibiotics have to be started with an option for a drainage if need be, and this has to be jujdged by the treating surgeon. I hope this would help you in discussing with your doctor on the management. Thanks and take care.