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Should I Lance The Bitten Site To Relieve Pressure?
i believe my son was bitten by a widow while irrigating a few days ago, he only mentioned it to me an hour ago because it hurts so bad, the site is swollen and red with the each puncture sight covered in puss, his stomach hurts (but did before) but the pain is different now, followed with lightheadedness, should i lance the site to relieve pressure
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Sun, 28 Jun 2015
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Based on the description , he may have an abscess which is a localized collection of pus.
It would be best if he goes to a doctor for the area to because it needs to be done under sterile conditions and the area needs to be probed to get rid of any pus pockets that may be present.
He may also need a course of antibiotics.
I hope this helps
Based on the description , he may have an abscess which is a localized collection of pus.
It would be best if he goes to a doctor for the area to because it needs to be done under sterile conditions and the area needs to be probed to get rid of any pus pockets that may be present.
He may also need a course of antibiotics.
I hope this helps
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