Question 1

spider bite treatment, what to do?

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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 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.  Clean area w antibacterial soap.

Question 2

what is the treatment for spider bite?

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Time: Most spider bites cause only a small local allergic reaction. If this is all it is some anitbiotic ointment a bandaid and time (1 to 2 days) and it should be fine. If it  looks like it is getting infected ( increasing redness, pain or not improving) you should see your doctor. Only a small minority of spider bites cause infection or serious skin injury.

Question 3

can i get otc meds for the treatment of spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: A spider bite requires very specific treatment. As such a diagnosis and treatment plan from your doctor might be useful.

Question 4

how do i know if a spider bite needs medical treatment?

Accepted Answer

Missing data: To get the most from this site you need to describe your issue with detail, including a description &amp; symptoms that support whatever question you ask. From your post, there is little info present that would even suggest you had a documented bite or how it effected you. You are welcome to start over.

Question 5

what should i do for treatment if any of hobo spider bite?

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Depends on symptoms: Some sources say a hobo spider bite is like a typical bug bite while other sources say there are bigger symptoms and some dead skin at the bite site (like with a brown recluse). Some sources believe there are too many cases of mistaken identity with hobo spiders, so it's not known if real hobo spider bites are that bad at all. A doctor can evaluate, if the bite is any worse than a simple bug bite.

Question 6

could you tell me what's the best treatment for a spider bite.?

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Spider bite: First aid treatment is cleaning the area with soap & water, apply a cool compress on the area, take tylenol/antihistamines, & if it was black widow spider or brown recluse spider, seek medical attention fast.

Question 7

what type of treatment should you get for a brown recluse spider bite?

Accepted Answer

See an MD: Get urine tested for blood, if present will need some attention. Topical nitroglycerine paste (rx also) may reduce necrosis. Get some help w/wound care.
Do not get it cut out, and do not take dapsone!

Question 8

which treatment works the best and fastest for a brown recluse spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Painful spider bite: A brown recluse spider can make a painful bite in a human, which can turn quickly into a area of ulceration, that may heal very slowly with a scar. The best way to treat such a spider bite is to prevent being bitten. If you are bitten, get to your doctor right away for possible injection of cortisone right into the bite area, or  take oral prednisone, and  be given other local care.

Question 9

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for brown recluse spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Antigen response: The true response to a brown recluse bite is severe reaction to a foreign protein. It frequently gets infected also. So, the recommended treatment by a trained physician, is an antibiotic, an anti lepromatous medication and a steroid pack.. This can be a serious problem requiring hospitalization, particularly in a child. Complications such as kidney failure can occur.

Question 10

what is the anti-venom treatment needed for a banana spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Antivenom: There is a specific Phoneutria spider anti-venom.  But only 2.3% of bites require anti-venom since they have small fangs. Their bites to humans usually don't lead to envenomization.

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