Question 1

how dangerous are black widow spider bites? i have heard they are over exaggerated.

Accepted Answer

Varies: Although serious, a black widow bite is rarely lethal.Spider has red hourglass marking on its belly. Bite like a pinprick. Many times not noticed at first  slight swelling and faint red marks, in few hours,  intense pain and stiffness begin. Other signs and symptoms include: chills, fever, nausea and  vomiting and severe abdominal pain.

Question 2

how are black widow spider bites treated in er for patients with medical conditions?

Accepted Answer

Black widow bites.: For severe pain a person may be given narcotics or  injections of muscle relaxant. In cases where there are serious underlying medical problems Antivenin may be used.

Question 3

is their a greater risk of death if a black wideow spider bites me on the neck in my artery than in a place with no artery?

Accepted Answer

Circulation: Black widow spider bites can cause localized pain. This can lead to cramping of muscles in the area of the bite. Or in more serious cases there can be generalized cramping of muscles, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, chest pain, difficulty breathing and tremor.  If venom goes directly into an artery that is likely to have a worse outcome then a bite which doesn't connect with a blood vessel.

Question 4

i went camping and got a few bites, some of which blistered. 1 bite has a dark almost black center.  1 is leaking a yellow liquid.  spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Given what you are describing sounds like an infection and especially with the black center, do see your physician, let him examine you and possibly take a culture and treat you appropriately. Also check that the black center is not a tick. Best wishes.

Question 5

how to heal spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Spider Bites: Staph: Almost all 'spider bites' now a days are the dangerous methicillin resistant staph aureus". (mrsa). 

Mrsa (mersa) can get very dangerous very quickly.  Please get in to see your family doctor urgently.

Question 6

does spider bites spread?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: If you are bitten by brown recluse spider bite then the black area can spread. A severe reaction to any arthropod bite can spread.

Question 7

can you die from spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: There are a few spiders with venom lethal enough to cause death but even the most famous, the black widow, usually will make you sick but not kill you.  Most bites cause local pain and irritation and the  brown recluse can cause a serious necrosis but death is rare from any of these.

Question 8

can spider bites itch and hurt?

Accepted Answer

: The short answer is yes-spider bites can cause many different symptoms including rashes that can itch and hurt. These symptoms can also occur without a rash being present. Typically, this will get better on its own but antihistamines can help with the itch and acetaminophen can help with any discomfort. If it is getting worse, see your doctor. Good luck to you!!

Question 9

what do spider bites look like?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Spider bites can have variable appearances. It might cause a pink or red bump with no symptoms. Or it could itch or be painful. Venomous spiders may cause  significant pain radiating far from the site, cramping, sweating, necrosis of tissue or worse if there is an allergic reaction. Seek medical care asap if you think a spider bit you ; you have severe pain (can be felt at bite site ; possibly &gt;.

Question 10

is stingose good for spider bites?

Accepted Answer

No: If they are true spider bites, they require serious attention. If you did not see ; feel the spider it was something else. Sometimes minor irritations or insect bites are casually passed of as spider bites without any knowledge of this subject. I urge you to look up spider bites according to the area of the earth and the species of spiders. If you are in the netherlands, there are no spiders that.

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Is their a greater risk of death if a black wideow spider bites me on the neck in my artery than in a place with no artery?

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I went camping and got a few bites, some of which blistered. 1 bite has a dark almost black center. 1 is leaking a yellow liquid. spider bites?

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