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Do I Need To See A Doctor For A Spider Bite?
I got bit by a spider on my forearm and it is swelled up and red. About an inch and a half long ways. Hard to the touch and pretty noticeable. My hand goes slightly numb. It is moderately painful when working the muscles but I can always feel it resting or not. Should I go to my family doc or just wait it out?
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
Hello,
You may consult as early as possible. Some spider bites are more venomous may lead to bleb formation and ulceration and gangrene formation etc.
You may need antihistamines or tetanus toxoid injection. Please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
You may consult as early as possible. Some spider bites are more venomous may lead to bleb formation and ulceration and gangrene formation etc.
You may need antihistamines or tetanus toxoid injection. Please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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Hello,
Some advice that I can give to you to treat the spider bite are:
-Use steroid cream for the local treatment
-Take antihistamines daily
If you don't get better you should consult your doctor for corticosteroid injections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Some advice that I can give to you to treat the spider bite are:
-Use steroid cream for the local treatment
-Take antihistamines daily
If you don't get better you should consult your doctor for corticosteroid injections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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