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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Rash On The Skin After Spider Bite

I got a spider bite its now5 days old and it hurt like hell I feel like I am starting systems of aches and some fever now and then the area is hot to touch I feel the heat through the bandaid if been clean now for like 24 with iodine solution should I still be seen by a doctor? Will this get worse them it is now I had some black stuff but I finally got a white looking scab on it since starting this cleaning two times a daywell I m sorry I m on medica care a ssi don t have extra cash to pay for answers to is this an emergency do I need medication to heal or am I OK doing what I m doing you can charge Malina group
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello
Welcome to HCM,

Spider bites are actually rare occurrences and bites from most spiders cause local redness, irritation and pain that usually can be treated at home.
These local reactions usually resolve without treatment over a period of 7-10 days.

I would suggest you to follow

Wash the site of the spider bite well with soap and water.

Apply a cool compress or ice pack over the spider bite location.

Over the counter pain relievers may be used to relieve symptoms.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Rash On The Skin After Spider Bite

Hello Welcome to HCM, Spider bites are actually rare occurrences and bites from most spiders cause local redness, irritation and pain that usually can be treated at home. These local reactions usually resolve without treatment over a period of 7-10 days. I would suggest you to follow Wash the site of the spider bite well with soap and water. Apply a cool compress or ice pack over the spider bite location. Over the counter pain relievers may be used to relieve symptoms. Thank you.