Doctor Spider Do i need to go to the doctor for this spider bite?
I live in Portland Oregon. A couple days ago I noticed a small bite on my side. I figured it was a misquote bite. It itched really bad and kind of hurt. Today I woke up with a horrible headache that has not gone away as well as being more tired than usual. The bug bite has grown to be about two inches in diameter and seems to still be growing. Do I need to go to the doctor?
You need to go to a doctor IMMEDIATELY. As in 'RIGHT NOW. Since you didn't see a spider biting you, you don't know the cause of this. It could very easily be a serious and potentially fatal staph infection. Mine started with something that looked like an insect bite which was bright red and warm to the touch. Overnight it developed into a lump that actually felt hot. I barely got to the emergency room in time, and ended up spending 30 days in the hospital.
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2 Cheaper Alternatives for Spider Vein Treatment
Sclerotherapy and laser treatment are just two of the options if you want to undergo spider vein treatment. If these do not suit you, there are still alternative options available.
The first alternative will be to take herb. One of the most widely used is horse chestnut. The active ingredient here is aescin. Studies have shown that this blocks the release of enzymes that damage capillary walls.
In order for people to take it, manufacturers have to remove the toxic component known as esculin. If this is not done properly, those who take it may experience headache, diarrhea, convulsions, vomiting or nausea .
Horse chestnut isn’t recommended especially those who have liver or kidney disease . Does it have adverse effects on women who are pregnant or nursing has yet to be established.
To avoid complications, doctors advise patients not to mix horse chestnut with certain medications. These include aspirin, coumadin, plavix, ticlid and trental as well as other anticoagulant drugs unless these are deemed to be safe for you by your doctor.
Another herb is butcher’s broom. This plant is also known as box holly or knee holly and contains ruscogenins, which strengthen collagen in blood vessel walls and improve circulation. At one point, some doctors believed that it tightens weak, stretched vessels such as those associated with varicose veins.
The side effects of this herb include indigestion and nausea. Those who have high blood pressure or benign prostate hyperplasia should not take butcher's broom unless they first consult with their doctor.
Spider veins can also be treated with grape seed and pine bark extracts because both contain oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes (OPCs). These are antioxidants that appear to strengthen the connective tissue structure of blood vessels and reduce inflammation.
People should not confuse grape seed extract with grapefruit seed extract because these are two different things. Unfortunately, there are also side effects if you decide to take it such as upset stomach and nausea.
This herb is not recommended for those who have autoimmune conditions like Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Just like the first herb, doctors have not studied if there are any side effects for nursing mothers or pregnant women.
The second alternative aside from taking herbs, there is a form of therapy that focuses primarily on your feet namely reflexology. Studies have shown that massaging the feet helps reduce leg swelling. The best advantage is that there’re no side effects unlike those mentioned when you take any of these herbs.
Alternative options of spider vein treatment are cheaper than laser treatment or sclerotherapy. It should be pointed out though that taking these herbs or getting a massage should not substitute what medical science can do for the patient.
But before you try any type of spider vein treatment, you should see if wearing compression stockings will improve the situation. This has to be worn the whole day so it can help improve blood flow within the veins and leg muscles.
It should be pointed out that the amount of compression varies by type and brand. It also comes in different colors and types so you should check them out before using it daily.
There are some options of Spider vein treatment available. You can consult your doctor what options are available and inquire about alternative medicine too.
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