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My 4yr son is struggling with a boil below the knee. he has been unable to walk for a day and has had a slight raised temperature. i just wanted to confirm that it wasnt a spider bite. ?

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Dr. Bettina Herbert answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

See a doctor ASAP: It is impossible to diagnose by a few words and over the web. Please take him to his medical provider now. Spider bites can linger and cause significant issues.

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Answered 2/16/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pediatrician: Or his GP will be best to assess. An abscess appears likely either triggered or not by an insect bite and treatment may include drainage aside from antibiotics.

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Answered 2/16/2021

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A member asked:

My 4yr son is struggling with a boil below the knee. he has been unable to walk for a day and has had a slight raised temperature. i just wanted to confirm that it wasnt a spider bite. ?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bettina Herbert answered

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh agreed

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