Hello, I have been bit by something in cuba 4 weeks ago today. It has been determined yesterday that there is foreign matter in my foot and my tenon is swollen with fluid around the tenon. I was told surgery is required but then turned away and directed back to where I live. I have been trying to get this fixed in my hometown with no luck so I went elsewhere and they were great in finding but now they do not want to do the surgery. Today I have woke up with numbness right to my knee which has now extended above my knee since this afternoon. My family doctor has been sending referals to surgeons but no luck so far. Any suggestions? Never mind! I am not paying to get another useless answer
Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! I carefully read your question and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a progressive local infection. I am not sure if it is just a matter of surgery. The numbness that you are feeling indicates nerve compression (from inflammation or from the edema of the surrounding tissues). I recommend consulting with an infectious disorder specialist in order to investigate for the type of infection and find the proper treatment options. Antibiotics and NSAID (ibuprofen, naproxen) may be needed. Considering the progression of this lesion, I would recommend hospitalization in a specified center. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards,