A member asked:

My son in law got bit by not sure what but now has red stripes or lines coming from bite, it was itchy after and today couldn't squeeze or grip good?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Immediate attention: This sounds like a medical emergency. It sounds like an infection may be setting in, and if he is already having some loss of function, it is an emergency. Time is precious here, so i would call him and tell him to get to the er or an urgent care center now!

Answered 8/11/2013

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Talk to MD: Tell him to go to an urgent care center or an emergency room to be evaluated. This could be an infected bite, or a reaction from the bite. Good luck.

Answered 4/24/2015

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