Question 1

i think i got a brown recluse spider bite--what are the symptoms?

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See below and y'Doc: Initially, the bite might go unnoticed or have some minor burning like a bee sting.  The other symptoms then may develop from 2-8 hours later, but most bites cause little tissue destruction.  Initially, the site might be red and may have small fang marks in the center.  The rest of the possible symptoms are related to the time period after the bite and are too involved to list here.

Question 2

what are symptoms for recluse spider bite?

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Brown Recluse Spider: When bitten by a brown recluse spider there often is no pain initially.  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.

Question 3

what are symptoms from a brown recluse spider bite that are different from a regular house spider?

Accepted Answer

See below: For brown recluse bites, see www.Emedicinehealth.Com/spider_bite_brown_recluse_spider_bite/article_em.Htm  for a great article about this.  As for house spiders, they shouldn't cause much issues unless the bite gets infected or unless your common house spider turns out to be a hobo spider which can give a bite similar to a recluse.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a brown recluse spider bite and what are the treatments?

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Symptoms &amp; treatment: When bitten by a brown recluse spider there often is no pain initially. 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. he extremity is elevated. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications may be used.

Question 5

how is the brown recluse spider bite treated?

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Clean & ice: The wound is cleaned and ice packs may be applied.  An effected extremity is elevated. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications may be used.  Ulceration may sometimes be treated or prevented with dapsone.   A tetanus shot may be required. Antibiotics may be necessary if the wound becomes infected. Large ulcerations could require debridment.

Question 6

how will a brown recluse spider bite progress?

Accepted Answer

Insidiously!: First, redness, then a small central ulcer that progresses and enlarges despite all care. Secondary infection is possible, but tissue loss is because of the toxin, not usually infection. Debridement by a skilled plastic surgeon is often needed, and the wounds are difficult to heal and will leave scarring, often severe. This is not the fault of the doctor; it's the nature of the poisonous bite.

Question 7

how do people treat brown recluse spider bite?

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NOT surgery: The drug Dapsone is often advocated, but there is no firm evidence that it helps. Nitroglycerine patches may be effective; brown recluse venom constricts blood vessels and Nitroglycerin dilates them, but again, no proof that it helps. Surgery is ineffective and may actually worsen the outcome.

Question 8

brown recluse spider bite--what can be done for one?

Accepted Answer

See below : Depending on the severity of the symptoms, the bite may only require local wound care done at home up to the worst situation - requiring admission to a hospital.  If the bite becomes red, swollen, warm and painful with possible black central area tissue destruction (necrosis), it may require medical care for secondary infection or debridement of dead tissue.

Question 9

is a brown recluse spider bite considered very serious?

Accepted Answer

Serious: It can become infected and also the toxin can destroy the tissue locally. At times it can cause an allergic response also.

Question 10

what are the consequences of brown recluse spider bite in a child?

Accepted Answer

Tissue death: Brown recluse venom causes the tissue it touches to die, resulting first  in the classic "red, white, and blue" sore, and then a painful ulceration of the skin. This can be very serious. See a doctor right away.

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