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The problem with brown recluse spider bites is that they can cause a large amount of tissue necrosis or tissue death. If you suspect you have been bitten by this type of spider you need to be seen by a physician asap. Good luck.

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25 year experience in Plastic Surgery

Is a type of:

Insect bites

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Symptoms

Joint pains
Nausea
Chills
Fever
Blistering
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Brown recluse spider bite
Ibuprofen
2.8
22 reviews
Epinephrine
1.9
20 reviews
Acetaminophen
1.8
29 reviews
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