Question 1

can i get otc meds for the treatment of spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: A spider bite requires very specific treatment. As such a diagnosis and treatment plan from your doctor might be useful.

Question 2

could there be a doctor in the house that knows anything about treatment for brown recluse spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Several treatments: Recluse bite treatment ranges from essentially local care with cleaning and topical antibiotic ointment to taking oral antibiotics to requiring surgical treatment, hyperbaric oxygen treatment and other more aggressive treatments.  There are degrees of envenomation and local tissue response.  If you are concerned or if in a critical location (face, genitals, around eye, etc) see md immediately.

Question 3

what are signs that your spider bite is healing?

Accepted Answer

Healing: Less redness, heat, tenderness, pain, swelling and drainage.

Question 4

what is the treatment for spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Time: Most spider bites cause only a small local allergic reaction. If this is all it is some anitbiotic ointment a bandaid and time (1 to 2 days) and it should be fine. If it  looks like it is getting infected ( increasing redness, pain or not improving) you should see your doctor. Only a small minority of spider bites cause infection or serious skin injury.

Question 5

spider bite treatment, what to do?

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Spider bite: Seek medical care asap if you think a spider bit you ; you have severe pain (can be felt at bite site ; possible chest, back or abdomen); abdominal cramping /rigidness or ulceration of skin at site. You may need a tetanus shot (if you don't know when your last shot was or it has been &gt; 10 years). Also medical care if you develop signs of secondary infection.  Clean area w antibacterial soap.

Question 6

what should i do for treatment if any of hobo spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Depends on symptoms: Some sources say a hobo spider bite is like a typical bug bite while other sources say there are bigger symptoms and some dead skin at the bite site (like with a brown recluse). Some sources believe there are too many cases of mistaken identity with hobo spiders, so it's not known if real hobo spider bites are that bad at all. A doctor can evaluate, if the bite is any worse than a simple bug bite.

Question 7

can a spider bite get infected after it is healing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If there is a lot of open skin then you can get a secondary bacterial infection. Also, you may want to make sure that your tetanus vaccine is up to date as well if you have gotten bit recently. Some spider bites (eg, brown recluse) may benefit from antibiotic treatment (a bit controversial).

Question 8

how do i know if a spider bite needs medical treatment?

Accepted Answer

Missing data: To get the most from this site you need to describe your issue with detail, including a description &amp; symptoms that support whatever question you ask. From your post, there is little info present that would even suggest you had a documented bite or how it effected you. You are welcome to start over.

Question 9

could you tell me what's the best treatment for a spider bite.?

Accepted Answer

Spider bite: First aid treatment is cleaning the area with soap & water, apply a cool compress on the area, take tylenol/antihistamines, & if it was black widow spider or brown recluse spider, seek medical attention fast.

Question 10

in what way can i finish healing from a brown recluse spider bite ?

Accepted Answer

Does it need to : Be surgically debrided? Did you need a tetanus shot? No signs of infection?  Don't know how far out you are from the bite. When i had a brown recluse bite on my forearm - used elevation, compress (arm was really swollen), frequent debridements and rest (felt quite sick with fever). Take it easy.  On the other hand, some brown recluse bites cause almost no sx's.

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