Question 1

spiderbite. is it urgent to get help..after hours?

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Immediate exam!: Most spiders aren't poisonous. However spiders that are poisonous such as brown recluse and black widow can cause serious health problems and even death. Apply an ice pack on and off for 10 minutes at a time to the area of the bite and elevate the area to reduce swelling. And to be on the safe side go to an emergi medical clinic or emergency room for an exam immediately!

Question 2

how does a poisonous spiderbite look?

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Depends: This depends on the species of spider that caused the bite.  Therefore, there is no general answer to explain here.

Question 3

do you need to pop out the spiderbite bump?

Accepted Answer

NO: You will open up a portal to infection - let your body's defenses work on healing the bite.

Question 4

prescribed sulfa for spider bite,i have not been keeping up with the dosage,spiderbite has gone away, could it cause tiredness, headache and chestpain?

Accepted Answer

Spiders don't bite: Every time I've asked a patient if they saw the spider, the answer is 'no'. So the question is 'what was' this lesion (injury or red mark) that caused you to see a doctor? I don't think these other symptoms are at all related to this incident, although sulfa antibiotics can have serious side-effects. For this reason, u need to go back to your doctor for a follow up. I recommend to go today please.

Question 5

can multip infect.from a sinus infect to a yeast infect.to a garden spiderbite infect cause your liver enzymes to go high bc i don't want a liver biop?

Accepted Answer

Elevated LFT's: Not sure multiple infections can cause elevated LFT's  however, the antibiotics used to treat the infections may cause transient elevations as the medications may interfer with normal liver metabolism.   Normally we don't worry until the LFT's are 2X upper limit of normal.   I would wait 6 weeks off all medications (except chronic ones) and repeat the tests before worrying.  Good Luck

Question 6

can damon braces fix little underbite?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This type of braces can definitely repair an underbite. Good luck to you.

Question 7

can retainer align my underbite teeth?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Retainer's retain, they don't correct.  If you have an underbite, chances are you have both dental and skeletal (jaw) malrelationships, and removable appliances don't correct jaw disharmonies.  Ask your dentist to refer you to a fully qualified orthodontic specialist for exam & initial evaluation.  First visit is often complimentary or nominal cost.  Ask a pro for advice.

Question 8

do wisdom teeth close gaps?

Accepted Answer

No: Teeth might drift slightly in some specific situations in a forward direction over time and perhaps close a nearby space, but it would not be directly caused by an erupting wisdom tooth. They certainly won&#x27;t close generalized spaces in front teeth.

Question 9

how effective are braces for treating underbites and crossbites vs. overbites?

Accepted Answer

Effective: Depending on the severity of the bite relationship, orthodontic treatment is pretty successfull at treating all those conditions.  There are times when things need surgical treatment in addition to orthodontics.  Your orthodontist should be able to tell you ahead of time if surgery may be needed.

Question 10

how is overbite fixed with braces?

Accepted Answer

Complex answer: There is so much that goes into orthodontics.  There are measurements that are made with certain x-rays, there are models of the mouth and then a treatment plan is created.  For each patient it is a little different.  Simple answer is the wires and bracket placement allow for teeth to move where the dentist/orthodontist wants them to go.

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Prescribed sulfa for spider bite,i have not been keeping up with the dosage,spiderbite has gone away, could it cause tiredness, headache and chestpain?

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Can multip infect.from a sinus infect to a yeast infect.to a garden spiderbite infect cause your liver enzymes to go high bc i don't want a liver biop?

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Can damon braces fix little underbite?

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Can retainer align my underbite teeth?

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How effective are braces for treating underbites and crossbites vs. overbites?

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How is overbite fixed with braces?

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