Question 1

what does a spider bit on the back of your head look like ?

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Spider bite. : Spider bites can often become infected. If this happens, the bite would become surrounded by an irregularly shapes ring of redness, warmth and tenderness. You may also experience fevers, chills and sweats. Should any of this happen, you’d need to be evaluated right away.    Without infection, may just be two spots near each other.

Question 2

how can i avoid getting bit from spiders?

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See below: In your home, using an exterminator to eliminate the spiders and their food sources (other insects).  In the outback, wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent.

Question 3

which type of spider bit me and how can i fix it?

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There is not : Enough information to answer this question. 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. Consider clarifying and re-asking.

Question 4

i suspect that a spider bit me, how do i treat it?

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Type of spider: This depends on the type of spider and the reaction you are having. Most small spiders cause only local reactions and can just be treated with symptomatic relief (for itching and pain, with antihistamine and acetaminophen, compresses). If you are having an enlarging or extremely painful skin reaction or difficulty breathing or swallowing, please be seen at an ER or call your doctor.

Question 5

i might have been bit by a spider? what should i do?

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Possible 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 need tetanus shot if it has been &gt; 10 years since your last one or you don&#x27;t know when it was.

Question 6

what should i do if i get bit by a spider?

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Keep it clean: Most spider bites are benign. The two major ones are brown recluse and black widow. These two require special care. Other than that just keep it clean and it should resolve on its own.

Question 7

got bit by a spider and trying to identify what kind it was?

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Spider bite: There are 2 poisonous spiders---black widow and brown recluse. Look up a picture of them would be helpful, rather than trying to describe them. Other types are scary but will not hurt you.

Question 8

i think a spider bit me, but i am unsure and would like to get some feedback.

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Using this site: You get the most from this site when you provide detailed information about a health issue followed by a clear related question. Why do you think you were bit? What are your symptoms? What kind of spider? You are welcome to start over.Your background info allows a focused response in the limited space available.posts are not linked so each needs to be complete.

Question 9

i got bit by some sort of spider 5 days ago. i remember it feeling like a pinch. immedietly swelled and has been painful for anything to touch it. ?

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Yes: Generally speaking spider bites with symptoms require a 
Evaluation by primary care physician for diagnosis and treatment

Question 10

what do i do if a spider bit my lip?

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Spider bite: That depends upon whether you actually saw the spider and it truly bit you, or you are assuming something on your lip may have been a spider bite. These are uncommon and this is a very unusual location for a spider bite. If you develop any symptoms would strongly recommend you see a doctor immediately since, particularly with the brown spider, extensive tissue destruction may occur.

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