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Suggest Treatment For A Spider Bite

I think i have a spider bite. From what I have read it seems as though its a brown recluse. I noticed some type of bite on the back of my knee 2 days ago. looked like a pimple. Today it started to spread and now its burning and blistering. what can I take for it? I have two young children sleeping and I am home alone with them. Can I take Orapred ODT to stop the pain and inflimation? or should I take motrin? I have been icing it for the past 30min. Thank you,Sally
Tue, 18 Aug 2015
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Hello Sally,
Thanks for writing in HCM.
It is unfortunate that you got bit by spider.
It is good that you have kept icing the area, which would reduce pain and inflammation. You need to clean the bite site with mild soap and water. If the bite is on an arm or leg, keep it elevated.
You can take Motrin to get relief from pain and inflammation.
A tetanus booster shot is indicated if you haven't had one in the last five years.
Observe the area for infection. Antibiotics may be required if the bite becomes infected.
If it is coming down on its own with above measures, then you need not worry much.
Wish you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For A Spider Bite

Hello Sally, Thanks for writing in HCM. It is unfortunate that you got bit by spider. It is good that you have kept icing the area, which would reduce pain and inflammation. You need to clean the bite site with mild soap and water. If the bite is on an arm or leg, keep it elevated. You can take Motrin to get relief from pain and inflammation. A tetanus booster shot is indicated if you haven t had one in the last five years. Observe the area for infection. Antibiotics may be required if the bite becomes infected. If it is coming down on its own with above measures, then you need not worry much. Wish you good health.