Question 1

what is the definition or description of: spider like fingers?

Accepted Answer

Arachnodactyly: Refers to the elongated appearance of fingers. It is linked to several disorders including Marfan's syndrome. It is not an illness or disroder by itself that needs treatment, it is a cosmetic difference in the hand.but may represent the presence of another disorder that has important issues such as heart, vision and genetic importance. If you think you have this, speak to your provider

Question 2

how to know if i have a spider bite on my finger?

Accepted Answer

Best way - is to: observe a spider biting you. 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.

Question 3

why would my finger still be numb after a year of being bit by a spider?

Accepted Answer

Peripheral nerves: The most logical explanation is that the bite venom affected a peripheral superficial nerve and has left your finger numb. It may come back with time. Peripheral nerve pathways can repair slowly.

Question 4

is it bad if my finger is swollen from a spider bite?

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Really a spider?: Spider bites on the finger can be quite painful, as the finger doesn't have a lot of room to swell. Infections in a finger can spread easily through the hand. Watch this very closely. Sometimes, infections with MRSA (methicillin resistant staph aureus) look exactly like a spider bite. So treat this with respect, and go to see your doctor or the er if anything seems worrisome. Good luck. Lgromkomd.

Question 5

hi , i have a growth on my middle finger for about 3 months now at first the pharmacy said it was a spider bit but till now its still on my finger and is really sore ?

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Doc: Have your doc take a look at it. Any type of insect bite should have healed by now. From a cyst to warts among the most common causes, there is a wide variety of possibilities.

Question 6

i think i got bitten by a spider or some type of insect because when i woke up i had like a bite on my ankle and finger and they are both now swollen and tender to touch. ?

Accepted Answer

Pay attention + act.: Treatment for suspected insect or spider bites are generally dependent on the critter that caused the bite. If possible, try to recover the suspect for identification. If not, some basic wound management should help. Elevate the bite areas. Wash with soapy water. Apply a topical antibiotic and anti-inflammatory cream. Cool compression or intermittent ice compress may help. If needed, see a doctor.

Question 7

what does a brown recluse spider bite look like i have a bite on index finger and the skin is coming off. it burns and itches, has little ant bite type bumps

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A : A brown recluse bite can have different appearances. There can be almost no signs of the bite or there can be a dark escar (scab) with surrounding white tissue (that is dead). In some cases the brown recluse's bite can be necrotoxic and cause very severe damage. It can large amounts of skin to die and can eat into the muscle as well. This type of reaction is usually associated with fever, muscle and joint pain and feeling very ill.  I can not diagnose the cause of your symptoms. Brown recluses are actually very little and non-descript looking.  If your skin is sloughing off your finger - do recommend that this be medically evaluated.

Question 8

rash that itches like crazy. ive noticed red spider like insects, brown and white worms, and black almost tick like bugs all coming out of my skin. the worms seem to be coming out of everywhere! toe finger ears eyes head vag butt! been month or more?

Accepted Answer

: Please report into see your GP, Urgent Care, or ER.

Question 9

how do i treat rain spider bite.know that rain spiders is not poisonous but my finger is quite swollen and inflamed. anything i can do?

Accepted Answer

There is the: significant potential that the bite has become infected and now you need antibiotics. This will not be possible to determine over the internet. You need to have a health care professional see the area and examine it to determine what the next best treatment will be. Don't delay, you wouldn't want to end up losing the finger from infection if it is treatable.

Question 10

i think i got a spider bite on the side of my first finger. it was red and swollen. the swelling went down. however after a year i still have the swe?

Accepted Answer

You may: You may have chronic paronychia. See a dermatologist for the final answer.

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Hi , i have a growth on my middle finger for about 3 months now at first the pharmacy said it was a spider bit but till now its still on my finger and is really sore ?

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I think i got bitten by a spider or some type of insect because when i woke up i had like a bite on my ankle and finger and they are both now swollen and tender to touch. ?

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What does a brown recluse spider bite look like i have a bite on index finger and the skin is coming off. it burns and itches, has little ant bite type bumps

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Rash that itches like crazy. ive noticed red spider like insects, brown and white worms, and black almost tick like bugs all coming out of my skin. the worms seem to be coming out of everywhere! toe finger ears eyes head vag butt! been month or more?

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How do i treat rain spider bite.know that rain spiders is not poisonous but my finger is quite swollen and inflamed. anything i can do?

A member asked:

I think i got a spider bite on the side of my first finger. it was red and swollen. the swelling went down. however after a year i still have the swe?

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