Question 1

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).

Question 2

what should i do if i got bitten by a black widow spider?

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).

Question 3

please help! what happens if you get bitten by a black widow spider?

Accepted Answer

Black widow: 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 4

how dangerous is it to be bitten by a black widow spider"?

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).

Question 5

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 6

describe the features of a black widow spider bite.?

Accepted Answer

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 7

if a brown recluse or black widow spider bit a person, what are the chances of survival?

Accepted Answer

Rarely fatal: As with bee stings and other bites, individuals can have an anaphylaxis reaction  & that prove fatal. Both brown recluse & black widow  bites can produce local and systemic findings that require medical care. The black widow is more likely to result in hospitalization & the brown recluse more likely to leave a nasty scar.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

what does a black widow spider bite look like? can you include a picture?

Accepted Answer

Black widow: The female black widow spider is considered the most venomous spider in North America. The venom of the black widow spider is 15 times as toxic as the venom of the prairie rattlesnake.

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