About Snake Bite
Snake bite can be life-threatening. Some bites inject venom affecting blood, nerves, or breathing. Immediate hospital care is essential.
Snake Bite symptoms
- bite marks
- swelling
- pain
- bleeding
- weakness
- breathing difficulty
Common causes of Snake Bite
- venomous or non-venomous snake bite
Snake Bite treatment options
- Every suspected snake bite needs urgent hospital care and possible antivenom.
Safe home care for Snake Bite
- keep patient still
- remove tight items
- do not cut/suck wound
- do not apply tourniquet
- go to hospital
Emergency signs for Snake Bite
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Snake Bite
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Snake Bite.
Lab tests for Snake Bite
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Factor VIII Assay
Clotting factor test used in bleeding disorder evaluation.
From Rs. 5,850
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Bleeding Time
Screening test for bleeding tendency.
From Rs. 630
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Platelet Count
Measures platelet level for bleeding and clotting assessment.
From Rs. 405
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Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)
Cell sample test from lump or swelling.
From Rs. 4,050