Suggest Remedies For A Spider Bite

Posted on Fri, 3 Jun 2016

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Fri, 3 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : What kind of spider bite ? Is it something to be conserned about ?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Look out for fever or spreading rash.

Detailed Answer:
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I have checked the attached image. Look out for fever or for spreading of the rash. If these are observed or if any unexplained health problems occur visit a hospital without delay. Otherwise you need not get concerned.

Application of some emollient like aloe vera lotion or calamine lotion should provide a soothing effect. Also take some antiallergic like cetirizine for 2-3 days.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

It doesnt seem to itch or be painful at all but is one of the largest bites ive gotten im assuming its a spider bite has not seemed to spread or gotten and worse yet . Thank you .

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take an antiallergic.

Detailed Answer:
In such a case I would insist you not to panic. Just wait and watch. If it was harmful, it would probably have affected you already. In any case it might be a good idea to take some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for 2-3 days.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar