Question 1

can you survive a black widow spider bite?

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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 2

how should i treat black widow spider bite?

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Local care: The majority of patients who experience a widow spider bite require only local care of the lesion. Patients with severe envenomations could require supportive care and monitoring for complications. General measures following a bite including cleaning the area with soap and water and oral pain meds. Treatment of muscle spasm and tetanus prophylaxis may be indicated as well.

Question 3

what can be doen for a black widow spider bite?

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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 4

can you actually die from black widow spider bite?

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Rarely: The black widow is the most venomous spider in the U.S.  People rarely die from a black widow spider bite, since the amount of venom injected is so small.  However, there has been a recent report of a death associated with many bites:

http://www.Dailymail.Co.Uk/news/article-2017600/man-dies-weeks-bitten-19-times-black-widow-spider.Html.

Question 5

what's the significance of black widow spider bite?

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Painful muscle spasm: [from dynamed] symptoms of black widow spider bite include muscle rigidity, spasms, muscle cramping, abdominal pain, fever, leukocytosis, dizziness, weakness, thirst, nausea, hypertension, irritability, sometimes shock. Rarely fatal in young kids but often resolves without treatment. Found in dark, damp places, these spiders can be very aggressive if handled and should be given a wide berth!

Question 6

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 7

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

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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 8

should i still go to work if i have black widow spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Spider bite: Depending on the location of the spider bite, if you can perform your regular functions without bothering the affected area , you can. If, however, your usual duties involve repetitive pressure and contact with the injured tissue, you should not.

Question 9

are there things i can do for black widow spider bite at home?

Accepted Answer

Sure it's a bite?: An infection with methicillin resistant staph aureus (MRSA) can also look like a spider bite. We call this type of skin infection "spider bite syndrome".  I think you should go see your doctor.

Question 10

i think my child may have black widow spider bite. what would that mean?

Accepted Answer

Get help: Black widow is very very painful and possibly dangerous, so your child needs immediate attention from a doctor.

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