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Determine the following information: Patient's age, weight, and condition; Time the bite occurred; Area where the bite occurred; Type ofspider, if possible.
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Sensations are carried from the extremities of the body to the brain via neurons in the
spinal cord. If the blood supply to the nerves is decreased temporarily, it can produce the
feeling that "my leg fell asleep".
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Numbness and tingling are abnormal sensations that can occur anywhere in your body, but are often felt in your hands, feet, arms, or legs.
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Numbness and tingling are decreased or abnormal sensations caused by altered sensory nerve function. The feeling of having a foot " fall asleep " is a familiar one.
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Toxemia is the presence of abnormal substances in the blood, but the term is also used in reference to a condition in pregnancy also known as preeclampsia. This refers to pregnancy-induced hypertension ( high blood pressure ) and any possible accompanying symptoms, such as quick or sudden weight gain, water retention, and excessive swelling of the feet, hands, and face.
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Weakness is a reduction in the strength of one or more muscles.
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