Question 1

how long do symptoms of a black widow spider bite last after intevenous drugs are given?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Generally, after Antivenin is administered, as long as no allergic reactions occurs, symptoms should begin to abate within minutes to hours.  However, this also depends on whether enough Antivenin is given.

Question 2

can you survive a black widow spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most people do!  deaths have mostly occurred in infants, very old or chronically ill people.  However, if you are bitten, seek medical attention asap as the bites can be very painful and the symptoms potentially very dangerous.

Question 3

what effects could a person my size feel from a black widow spider bite? just out of curiosity.

Accepted Answer

Just out of: Curiosity, they can be fatal. Luckily you are very unlikely to be bitten by one.

Question 4

what can be doen for a black widow spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Seek attention: If you know that you have been bitten by a black widow, seek medical attention immediately as the symptoms usually start within 20 minutes to 1 hour after the bite.  The severity of the reaction depends on the age and physical condition of the person bitten.

Question 5

describe the features of a black widow spider bite.?

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Be seen: Poisonous spider bites generally cause a painful ulcerated area within hours of the bite.  If he suspects a black widow or brown recluse spider bite, he should be seen.

Question 6

would black widow spider bite go away on its own in time ?

Accepted Answer

Some do.: Black widow spider bites can cause localized pain. This can lead to cramping of muscles in the are of the bite. Or there can be generalized cramping of muscles, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, chest pain, difficulty breathing and tremor. 
If pain is significant or you have generalized body symptoms- seek medical care. For severe symptoms call 911. For severe pain a person may be given narcotic.

Question 7

can a black widow spider bite kill a human?

Accepted Answer

Black widow: Latrodectus mactans or black widow bites leading to death are exceeding rare.

Question 8

can you please tell me, should a black widow spider bite kill you?

Accepted Answer

Not normally.: It is rare for a healthy person to die from a black widow spider bite.  An infant, elderly person or someone who already is struggling w a serious illness is more likely to have a poor outcome.  You can call the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 if you are bitten. Here is an excellent nih article:  http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002858.Htm.

Question 9

what to do if i had a dream that i was bitten by a black widow spider; can someone interpret?

Accepted Answer

Vague: You can go online or research several books and articles and you may get 100's or more interpretations. Impossible to say without having a history of events happening in your life.

Question 10

i got bit by a black widow spider, what do i do mpw?

Accepted Answer

Black widow bite: Treatment for serious reactions to a black widow spider's bite will be beyond the scope of most medical offices and urgent care centers. Pain relief may require the use of narcotics and Antivenin (antitoxin to counteract the effects of the spider venom).

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