Question 1

what causes side sticker pain?

Accepted Answer

diaphragm spasm: Side 'stitch' is a common slang term for diaphgram spasm which occurs while running or during vigorous activitiy.  The diaphragm expands and contracts during normal breathing.  When you exercise, the movement is exagerated and a spasm may occur which feels like something poking you in your side.

Question 2

what does a spider look like up close?

Accepted Answer

Depends : On the type of spider, and ther are only 4 genera of spiders in the us that are dangerous to humans but generally, there may be 1 or 2 small puncture wounds in the center of a red, warm, swollen, initially painful (sometimes) but then sometimes itchy area.  There may occasionally be some numbness in the area also.   However, black widow bites and brown recluse and hobos can be quite different.

Question 3

are there any other spiders that are black?

Accepted Answer

See below: There are thousands of spider species and many are black.  In terms of numbers, that would be question for an entomologist.

Question 4

will a bite from a little spider hurt a baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It's not the size of the spider that matters, it's the toxin:

http://www.Emedicinehealth.Com/spider_bite_brown_recluse_spider_bite/article_em.Htm.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: spike?

Accepted Answer

SHARP RISE: Sharp rise and then a fall.

Question 6

could you give me tips on how to be less scared of spiders?

Accepted Answer

Arachnophobia: Consider  Cognitive Behavior,  Behavioral Therapy, Psychotherapy, Exposure therapy or hypnosis.

Question 7

please help, i need tips on how to be less scared of spiders?

Accepted Answer

Arachnophobia: Please consider finding a therapist in your area who does cognitive behavioral therapy.

Question 8

how do you know if a bite is from a spider or from a mosquito?

Accepted Answer

Duration: Likely the only way to tell will be that most mosquito bites are over/done/gone in 2-5 days. Spider bites, if from "concerning" species, will get slowly/steadily worse over that time frame, w/increasing local reaction & infection risk, and should be seen by dr if worsening after 5 days.

Question 9

how do you know if your allergic to venomous spiders after being bit?

Accepted Answer

: Allergic reactions are graded as to type. The most serious &amp; life threatening will occur within the first half hour of the bite. The least serious would be like the bump that develops after a mosquito bite. Various  venomous bite have a specific pattern based on the type of venom they inject and would not be labeled an allergic response as much as a toxic effect of the venom.

Question 10

now my temp is down to almost normal 98.8 was the 101 temp the result of eating spieces?

Accepted Answer

Not likely : While hot and spicy foods may make you sweat and feel hot you would not expect your temperature to change like that. Typically a fever implies some type of infection or response to an infectious agent. Although there are a few other scenarios that can cause fever they are rare. Some responses are quick and last less than 24 hours and at times the temp may spike a certain time of day only.

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Please help, i need tips on how to be less scared of spiders?

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Now my temp is down to almost normal 98.8 was the 101 temp the result of eating spieces?

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