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How Can A Spider Bite Infection On The Knee Be Treated?

my 38 year old son went to er spyder like bite on knee with puss pocket on dome i have had several brown recluse bites under houses just like it they say its was skin ailment gave him sulfameth/tmp800/160mg tb and cephalexin500 caps been taking 2 days nausea getting worse vomiting no diarea some delerium has been diagnosed in past with duadinal ulcer im his dad these tiype of meds send me to hospital with severe gastritus can he be same and should we continue or call dr. in the morning the swellings went down no redness
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Apply an ice pack to a bite or sting for 15 to 20 minutes once an hour for the first 6 hours.
-Elevate the area of the bite or sting to decrease swelling.
-An antihistamine taken by mouth, such as Benadryl,may help relieve itching, redness, and swelling.
-A spray of local anesthetic containing benzocaine, such as Solarcaine, may help relieve pain.
If symptoms of a skin infection develop see a local doctor.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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How Can A Spider Bite Infection On The Knee Be Treated?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Apply an ice pack to a bite or sting for 15 to 20 minutes once an hour for the first 6 hours. -Elevate the area of the bite or sting to decrease swelling. -An antihistamine taken by mouth, such as Benadryl,may help relieve itching, redness, and swelling. -A spray of local anesthetic containing benzocaine, such as Solarcaine, may help relieve pain. If symptoms of a skin infection develop see a local doctor. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!