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How Can A Spider Bite On The Foot Be Treated?

Hi, my fiancé thinks she was bitten by a spider on her foot -- it looks like she was definitely bitten by something. And she is now feeling feverish and has a rash on her legs. She has taken some Benadryl and doesn't seem worried, but I'm wondering if there is cause for concern here. Thanks!
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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1. For most of the people with an insect/bug bite [or bite of unknown origin] following treatment measures are all that is required:

- clean the bite with mild soap and water and apply an antibiotic ointment.
- Apply a cool compress over the bite
- as the bite is on the foot, elevate the leg
- one can take over the counter [OTC] medicine as per symptoms [pain killers and anti histamine]
- but if the bite becomes infected, then antibiotics have to be recommended. [avoid scratching the bite area to reduce the chances of infection]

2. If you are unsure about the type of bite get carefully examined by a health care provider. [ since fever and rash are there one has to exclude other infections which can mimic spider bite like MRSA, Lyme disease, bed bug/flea bites]
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How Can A Spider Bite On The Foot Be Treated?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. For most of the people with an insect/bug bite [or bite of unknown origin] following treatment measures are all that is required: - clean the bite with mild soap and water and apply an antibiotic ointment. - Apply a cool compress over the bite - as the bite is on the foot, elevate the leg - one can take over the counter [OTC] medicine as per symptoms [pain killers and anti histamine] - but if the bite becomes infected, then antibiotics have to be recommended. [avoid scratching the bite area to reduce the chances of infection] 2. If you are unsure about the type of bite get carefully examined by a health care provider. [ since fever and rash are there one has to exclude other infections which can mimic spider bite like MRSA, Lyme disease, bed bug/flea bites]