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Could The Red Spots On The Lower Back Be Due To Snake Bite On The Leg?

I was bitten by an unknown snake on Sat and spent the night in the hospital. On Sunday night a single red spot appeared on my lower back and not I have like five or six of them. The snakebite was to my left leg and was purple with fang marks. Could these red spots be related to the bite?



Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.

Yes it is possible that it is related to the snake bite which could be vasculotoxic. I suggest that you must visit the emergency health services in your area and get evaluation done as early as possible. Try to identify the snake which bit you. A doctor will evaluate you to decide on a specific course of treatment. I suggest do not use a tourniquet, do not cut into the snake bite, do not use a cold compress on the bite. Kindly do not take any medications on your own.

Hope I answered your query.
Best of health.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
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Could The Red Spots On The Lower Back Be Due To Snake Bite On The Leg?

Hi Thanks for your query at HCM. I understand your concern and situation. Yes it is possible that it is related to the snake bite which could be vasculotoxic. I suggest that you must visit the emergency health services in your area and get evaluation done as early as possible. Try to identify the snake which bit you. A doctor will evaluate you to decide on a specific course of treatment. I suggest do not use a tourniquet, do not cut into the snake bite, do not use a cold compress on the bite. Kindly do not take any medications on your own. Hope I answered your query. Best of health. Dr. Sheetal Verma