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Suggest Remedy For Numb Fingers Followed By Shocking Sensation Post An Insect Bite
I live in Arizona where we get a lot of monsoon rain. I was in bed and I got bit on my finger by something. This happened when I felt it, then threw it off. I could not find what ever it was after cleaning my room. After the bite my finger went numb, then through the course of about 2 hours my arm felt as if there was an electric current running through it (from my finger to elbow) every time I used my arm. I am ok now after two days and all I can see is what appears to be one tiny whole as if it was a stinger. I remember when I threw it if felt like something latched on to my finger. I thought it was a house centipede or even a scorpion. but I don't know. Any word.
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
Hi dear ,
As per your query you had insect bite and now experiencing numbness and pain in arm . Well the symptoms you mention in query needs immediate medical attention . Some times body reacted to the vemon of insect which sometimes can be life threatening . I would suggest you to consult doctor without any delay . Doctor may give adrenaline short or some antidote . For now wash the wound , apply cold compresses , take anti histamine like benadryl and try to stay calm .
-Do Not apply a tourniquet.
-Do Not give the person stimulants, aspirin, or other pain medication unless prescribed by the doctor.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query you had insect bite and now experiencing numbness and pain in arm . Well the symptoms you mention in query needs immediate medical attention . Some times body reacted to the vemon of insect which sometimes can be life threatening . I would suggest you to consult doctor without any delay . Doctor may give adrenaline short or some antidote . For now wash the wound , apply cold compresses , take anti histamine like benadryl and try to stay calm .
-Do Not apply a tourniquet.
-Do Not give the person stimulants, aspirin, or other pain medication unless prescribed by the doctor.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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