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My wife had a spider bite lanced a few days ago. She was bitten on the lower leg while on the job (works at grocery store). The spider probably came in on the produce. Her leg swelled up and she ended up with a good sized lump and bruising right down to her toes (her toes and foot looked blue). She went to see the family doctor who told her based on the pictures that she took and what he observed that he thought that it was an Australian white tail spider. He recommended that she see a surgeon. She saw the surgeon a week and 1/2 later and the bite was lanced. He squeezed the coagulated blood and what not from the spider out, it was right down to her muscle. They packed it and she goes in to see a health care service daily to change the dressing and back to the doctor for a follow-up on Friday. She is off work for a week but on the road to recovery.
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How do you know if a spider bite is infected?
If your spider bite is swollen and filled with white pus, it may be infected. You will need to go to the emergency room to get an antibiotic.
Do you put peroxide on a spider bite?
You can. Peroxide is probably not going to help a whole lot with the "spider bite" part, but it could help keep the wound from becoming infected.
What kind of doctor should you see for a spider bite?
Most patients who think they have a spider bite have misdiagnosed themselves. Start by seeing your primary care provider or dermatologist if you have something you think is a spider bite.
Can the bite of a spider give you powers?
The idea that Spiderman obtained powers by being bitten by a radioactive spider is pure fantasy; this cannot happen. The bite of a spider (or the bite of anything) does not give you powers, and should be avoided, since it may do you harm.
Was Michael Jackson ever injured?
Yes, he broke bones, had an infected spider bite, the most notorious injury was the burns to scalp.
What does it mean if a 3 day old spider bite lip piercing has yellow puss coming out on the external side of your lip?
its infected
What do spider bites look like?
it usually differs on how venomous the spider is but for the average spider it has two small bright red dots surrounded by an oval haze of redness
What insect bite causes knots?
Several insects can cause knots on the skin as a reaction to the bite. The bite could be from a spider. The bite may also be infected. It is best to seek medical attention from a professional if there is a concern about an insect bite. Some bites from insects can be deadly.
Can bactrim be used to treat a spider bite?
i had 2 spider bites (brown recluse) and was bitten a few years before that by the same kind of spider. I got prescribed Bactrim and it was not only effective, it went away with no lancing or cutting on the wound. The first time i was bit, they lanced it and made it worse, that ended with emergency surgery on my forearm so i wouldnt lose my hand due to the swelling cutting off circulation in my hand. So take BACTRIM as a better and less painful treatment.
What happens if a spider bite doesn't go away?
It really depends on what spider bit you. If it is a poisonous spider, get it checked out immedietly, however if it is just a normal spider that has bit you, but the bite hasn't gone away after a week or so, I recommend getting it checked out by a doctor just to make sure it hasn't got infected because that could be more serious that the bite itself but can be cured with a simple injection or cream.
Should you give benadryl for a spider bite?
If you think you have a spider bite...you should still see a doctor. Recently people have been mistaking spider bites for a serious and possibly fatal MRSA infection. I was given 50 mg Benadryl (diphenhydramine, generic, is available in sleep aid sections as well as antihistamine sections OTC) after a black widow bite and it did help a lot. If it is a brown recluse spider bite, you should see a doctor. People die from both of these types of spider bites.
Can a spider bite cause an irritation other than actual site of bite?
yes, if this occurs you may be allergic to that certain spider and should see a doctor soon
