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I am seeking information on first aid myths on snake bites. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am curious to know about first aid myths associated with snake bites. Kindly answer the query as elaborately as possible with details of common myths you hear about first aid treatment and improper first aid care that makes the injury worse. I will happily accept any first aid guidan... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Snake bites are common in our country. Some of the myths I have seen and heard regarding snake bites are: 1) People suck out the blood from the snake bite wound. There is even a myth of a snake sucking out it... Read Full »
My brother has got a swelling in the snake bite area. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor,My brother got a snake bite in his right-hand middle finger. He has taken three antivenom doses and was under observation for two days. After six days of snake bite and treating it from medication, he has got swelling in snake bite area (right-hand middle finger). He is facing anxiety and ... Read Full »
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest taking an advice from the doctor about getting steroids and anti-histamine. It may be a localized reaction to anti-venom or maybe sequelae of snake bite or another possibility. It may be an infection that can be controlled with antibiotics, make sure he ... Read Full »