I believe I have been bitten by a spider at the elbow about two weeks ago. I never noticed actual bite marks but the elbow got really sore and feverish. it swelled up some and I applied ice. Over the first week it became red from the elbow to about 2 inches above and below the elbow area. During the second week all the redness and pain have gone away but there seems to be a hard lump at he elbow about 2 inches in diameter. Should I be concerned about this lump or will it subside like the rest of the symptoms but over a longer period of time?
Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. I would advise you to take appointment with a general surgeon and get it clinically assessed. This could be an organized hematoma, which is left untreated might get infected secondarily because of the history of inflammation around the region. In that case, proper broad spectrum antibiotics have to be started with an option for a Chat Doctor. I hope this would help you in discussing with your doctor on the management. Thanks and take care.