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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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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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

Answered 3/3/2016

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A member asked:

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. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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