Question 1

what is the white stuff that comes out of a spider bite before the oozing pus. its more lumpy than actual pus. once that stuff comes drainage is worse?

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Not a spider bite: Did you see and feel the spider attack? Did you take the spider to a genuine expert for identification? If not, you have something else. Your description is not concordant with venomous  spider bite. In fact, USA spider bites are RARE and mostly confined to the southwestern states.  See a better Dr.

Question 2

how to take care of a spider bite?

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Spider Bites: Seek medical care asap if you think a spider bit you &amp; you have fever, severe pain (can be felt at bite site &amp; possibly 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.

Question 3

what are common signs of a spider bite?

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Spider bite: If black widow spider, u notice swelling, intense pain & stiffness, chills, fever, nausea/vomiting, severe abdominal pain.
If brown recluse spider, there's blistering, redness, then ulceration.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a spider bite?

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Let me explain: Mild stinging sensation when bitten.
 Slight swelling around one or two small bite marks
 dull, numbing pain progressing from the bite site to your abdomen and back withen one hour.
 Severe cramping or rigidity in your abdominal muscles.
Generalized, severe pain in your muscles and joints, abdomen or back
 nausea and vomiting
 dizziness
 profuse sweating
 tremors
 restlessness and anxiety.

Question 5

is it common for white stuff to come out of a spider bite?

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Depends: White material could be pus. The area could become white due to necrosis of tissue.

Question 6

what would doctors do to take care of a spider bite?

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Information: If the bite is from a non venemous spider, it should takd about three weeks. If the spider is venemous, it depends on the degree of envenomation of the tissue. If the bite develops a dark black center, it may reqire surgery to remove it and alow healing to occur. Spider venom can stay in the tissue a long time.

Question 7

what is the fastest way to  get a  rid of a spider bite?

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Rare: Unless you actually saw the spider most of these lesions are actually due to MRSA infections and you should be seen and treated by a doctor.  Spiders rarely bite humans and when they do the only ones in usa which are serious are the brown spider (loxsoceles reclusa) and the black widow.

Question 8

how do ii get rid of a spider bite?

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Time.: Remember that once a spider bite occurs, it takes your body a period of time to remove the offending toxins. What is most important is for you to be sure that the spider did not additionally infect you with a bacteria which may have been present in its mouth at the time of the bite. You may need to visit your doctor if you suspect an infection at the site of the bite.

Question 9

what are the most effective treatments to take care of a spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Spider bite: If not caused by a brown recluse bite or by a black widow spider, the risk from a typical spider bite is mostly for infection. Clean the site with soap and water and apply triple antibiotic ointment and a bandaid. See a doctor for increasing redness or swelling.

Question 10

how do i get rid of a spider bite itch on my face?

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First, avoid infect: A spider bite can cause a large amount of redness and swelling, and since the bite causes a break in the skin barrier, it could leave exposure to strep or staph or skin organism to get onto the soft tissues causing infection (cellulitis). So first keep area very clean. Then i suggest a mild Hydrocortisone cream 0.5% (otc), alternating with an antibiotic cream. Don't scratch!

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