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Suggest Treatment For Spider Bite
Question: I think i have a spider bite, can't find any pictures to compare.
Brief Answer:
It makes no big difference!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this possible spider bite. It is good to identify what the exact cause of the lesions you found is but there is no reason to get concerned. Treatment is the same no matter whether the bite was caused by a spider or not.
At this point, management consists in managing your symptoms, taking care of the wound and vaccinating you against tetatnus if you are not vaccinated. For the pains and light headache, Tylenol would be a good option to go with. Cleanse the wound twice daily, keep it clean, dry and airy. Should any drainage be observed or increasing pain or area of redness, please seek further care. Otherwise, not necessary at this time. And if your vaccination status is not up to date, get it scheduled and completed.
Finally, keep the milieu always clean. If insects are of concern to you, call pest control services to have a settled ind.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
It makes no big difference!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this possible spider bite. It is good to identify what the exact cause of the lesions you found is but there is no reason to get concerned. Treatment is the same no matter whether the bite was caused by a spider or not.
At this point, management consists in managing your symptoms, taking care of the wound and vaccinating you against tetatnus if you are not vaccinated. For the pains and light headache, Tylenol would be a good option to go with. Cleanse the wound twice daily, keep it clean, dry and airy. Should any drainage be observed or increasing pain or area of redness, please seek further care. Otherwise, not necessary at this time. And if your vaccination status is not up to date, get it scheduled and completed.
Finally, keep the milieu always clean. If insects are of concern to you, call pest control services to have a settled ind.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for replying with an answer. I was under the assumption that I paid my money, but wasn't going to get an answer unless I downloaded something.
Brief Answer:
We are professionals...we keep to our words!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for getting back to me.
Unfortunately, you didn't tell me any new developments about the problem you presented. Can you please update me so that I can offer more advice and support if need be?
I wish you well and look forward hearing from you!
We are professionals...we keep to our words!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for getting back to me.
Unfortunately, you didn't tell me any new developments about the problem you presented. Can you please update me so that I can offer more advice and support if need be?
I wish you well and look forward hearing from you!
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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