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Bite on ankle hard bruise sens. & mod. swelling. bout 4-5 hrs severe muscle spasm & pain upper back same day i could barely speak day 2 headache. ext. stiffness & sore everywhere day 3. foot still hot swollen. no headache or muscle pain. black widow?
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Go to the emergency room. You are not doing yourself any good by guessing
Answered 7/22/2021
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Please see the Emergency room or urgent care. A spider bite is possible, and other causes include snake bite or venom reaction. Place a cool pack on the area and please discuss with your physician.
Answered 7/25/2021
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