How do you treat a spider bite?
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Wash the area thoroughly, put on some neosporin and a bandaid. Take a benedryl (will help with itching, burning and mild allergic symptoms).\nWatch the area carefully for signs of changes such as lots of swelling, red rings, puss, smell, etc. \nThe bite will *probably* be gone by tomorrow, but if it does exhibit venom symptoms, see a doctor.
892771
The "rex" (as they are called) does live in parts of California.  I was bit by one and had to have skin removed because it was necrotic.  You can also have sores from sugar issues but these are usually on the legs and feet.  If you have the means, try to contact a spider bite clinic or look online for places that deal specifically with spider and snake bites.  These clinics usually have doctors that are trained in both specialties and they may be able to help you more than a regular ER doc.  From what I read, the female is more potent than the male and can live longer under harsher conditions.  If you still had venom in your system then I would be seeking help from a lawyer because if they treated you and misdiagnosed you - then gave you false information, they are liable.\n\nGood luck!  If you get a chance, let me know how this works out.  I know how much a bite can hurt ...
1163336
first aid for bleeding: Direct pressure and elevation of the wound should take care of the immediate problem.  fracture:  immobilize it, by strapping it to an immovable object such as, for an arm put it in a sling and tie the sling to the body, for a leg pad two 2x4s , strap them to each side of the leg
1010239
see your doctor, let him lance it,  may need oral antibiotics and\npacking of the open wound .  wound needs to heal from the inside\nout.  good luck
712150
Chill burns, do something about it since the sores may open, any\npharmacist can help you out.
176616
You really need to see a Doctor. It could be a spider bite.\nIt the meantime if it's red and hot you can put a wet cloth\non it. You don't want to let something like that go.
818762
Wash the area with soap and water, make sure nothing is still in the scrape (gravel or pieces of dirt). Pat area dry, apply triple antibiotic ointment, cover with a dressing.  If the would is draining change the dressing 2-3 times a day, if not once a day is sufficient.  \nWounds do not need a scab to heal, and they don't need air either.  That's what my mother use to say but this has been proven wrong.  We now keep wound beds moist to promote healing. \nAs for the drainage, if it is a clear yellow liquid that kind of crystalizes around the wound edges this is normal tissue fluid, and there is usually quite a bit of it from a scrape.  If the drainage becomes thick, opaque, white or yellow or has an odor to it you may need a prescription for an antibiotic.  Also the wound may have a thin ring of pink/red around the scraped area but it should not get a larger red area and it should not feel warmer than the surrounding areas.\nScrapes always hurt much more than you would think they should. Mostly due to the way the skin is torn off and the fact that there is now exposed nerve endings.
251960
it could just be a spider bite, or another insect bite. i would get it checked out though. make sure you clean it with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide on it for the time being. and if you can get any OTC medicine that could help with bites that would be good. also its different in every part of the country and the world. so what might affect some people doesnt effect others. like it could be a scorpion bite. but it all depends on where you live. it may just be a rash though too. but i think its an insect bite.
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I disagree with Sean's last sentence.  Many of the times you will not see the spider before you are bit.  I am a prime example of that.  I have no idea where I was when I was bit or when it happened exactly.  I could have rolled over in bed, sat in a chair, whatever.  I have no idea.\n\nAs for your question, I would be curious to know if the kits do work.  I went through a great deal of pain and general discomfort from my bite.  I did not suffer any tissue damage.  I am not sure anything would stop tissue damage from a recluse bite anyway.
132005
try to burn the area to prevent bleeding.\n\nstick your leg in milk and go straight to the dentist
258670
Go to the doc and get a topical antibiotic.
392519
Pour some peroxide on it to clean it out and then cover it.  Putting a bit of neosporin on it may also help a bit.  But if it is really bad you should probably see a doctor in case you need stitches.
544368
Start by washing your hands with salted water to clean the cuts and then rub on a good cream which is recommended for minor burns. This sort of cream works best for healing wounds.
690845
The way to treat is to ensure that the cut is cleaned if there is dirt in the abrasion. Use a diluted antiseptic to clean and cover with a plaster(if small) or a dry dressing if large.  Check the site daily and if the skin becomes redder and angry, then is the time to visit your GP to obtain a course of anti-biotics.  \n\nIf your small cut is deep and bleeds, apply pressure each side of the cut and apply a dressing before either having it steri-stripped or stitched by a qualified First Aider or Doctor or nurse.
628075
I have heard of only two poisonous spiders that live in homes.  Black widows which unless you have a serious allergic reaction to venoms, are the lease harmful.  But from the sound of it, u could have been bitten by a brown recluse which is very deadly.  These bite will not get better.  The venom will eat the surrounding tissue and eventually gangrene will set in and unfortunely ur limb is on the chopping block. :(  I would serious go to the ER and say look this could be a brown recluse bite and I need serious med attention.  I have pics from an email as a warning and what the bite looks like and the effect of that bite 9 days after it happen.  So u are welcome to email me and I'll be happy to send it to u for comparisons.  But I do agree with you your doctor should have done better.  He should have done a blood work or gotten tissue samples to determine the seriousness of the problem.  Return to the ER and be seen!!!
745293
Get that thing checked, some spiders are dangerous..\n\nNot to freak you out, some spiders will just give you a swelling and some discomfort and leave you alone with it...\n\nHowever only very few are lethal, or their poison can bruise up your body and well I think it kills your tissue.. So you bleed internally... Until you finally die or just bleed out and you have blood all under your skin which will soon end up on your bedsheets and such..\n\nJust get it checked, unless if you know the type of spider that bit you..
516870
Whatever bit him it was nasty. Since there is no anti-venom it really doesn't matter. Get your brother in law to see a doc asap. He's unlikely to die of a bite but secondary infections could be lethal. More likely the longer he goes without treating it the more scarring and other possible damage that can be done.