Question 1

what occurs to you if you recieved a hundred brown recluse bites?

Accepted Answer

How is that possible: That is a highly unlikely scenario but could be fatal.

Question 2

what would happen to you if you received 10 brown recluse bites?  would you die?

Accepted Answer

Spider bites: The answer is we do not know - i guess no one has ever lived to tell us the exact number of bites they received at one time.

Question 3

can you feel a brown recluse bite?

Accepted Answer

RecluseSpider bite: Often bite is painless or little pain like a mosquito bite.  Pain can develop two or more hours after a bite and can be severe by four hours after a bite.  If you believe you have had a recluse spider bite, you should contact your doctor to report this and get advice on treating any symptoms.

Question 4

what does a brown recluse bite first look like?

Accepted Answer

Brown Recluse: The area may have open wound with necrotic edges. There may be swelling around the bite with redness.

Question 5

what should you do if a brown recluse bites you?

Accepted Answer

Brown recluse: First you should take the spider of course if it is possible to be identified. About half the time the bite doesn't cause any issues. The ready cause some potentially skin and soft tissue necrosis. Head to an emergency room if you have this or other symptoms such as fevers, nausea or vomiting.

Question 6

how can you tell if you have a brown recluse bite?

Accepted Answer

Necrosis: The most common complication of a spider bite is infection. A brown recluse bite causes necrosis which refers to dead tissue. Even if not infected, over time, tissue surrounding the bite dies in a pattern equidistant from the bite like the inside of a bowl. Surgeons refer to the removal of this dead tissue as  saucerizing where necrotic tissue is scooped out daily until the toxin stops spreading.

Question 7

what does a brown recluse bite look like at first?

Accepted Answer

Red area: Red splotch or bump, usually very tender, not itching.

Question 8

can a brown recluse spider hurt when they bite you?

Accepted Answer

There is often no: Pain when they actually bite you.A blister develops with swelling. It then enlarges, hardens ; becomes red. This develops into an ulcer. Other symptoms may include: nausea, vomiting, joint pain, fevers, chills and possibly a rash over the body with small red to purple dots. This can be a painful condition.

Question 9

will a brown recluse spider hurt when they bite you?

Accepted Answer

My story: I was bit by a brown recluse over twenty years ago. It did not hurt when bit.  But i went on to have fever, swelling of my arm, necrosis of tissue around the bite and i had musculo-skeletal pain all over. I basically felt like roadkill. My understanding is that some people don't have much of reaction to it.

Question 10

can a brown recluse bite be treated at home without going to the dr?

Accepted Answer

No: The venom causes tissue destruction, and must be treated emergently.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Brown reclouse bites

A member asked:

What occurs to you if you recieved a hundred brown recluse bites?

A member asked:

What would happen to you if you received 10 brown recluse bites? would you die?

A member asked:

Can you feel a brown recluse bite?

A member asked:

What does a brown recluse bite first look like?

A member asked:

What should you do if a brown recluse bites you?

A member asked:

How can you tell if you have a brown recluse bite?

A member asked:

What does a brown recluse bite look like at first?

A member asked:

Can a brown recluse spider hurt when they bite you?

A member asked:

Will a brown recluse spider hurt when they bite you?

A member asked:

Can a brown recluse bite be treated at home without going to the dr?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?