What Is The Treatment When Bitten By A Garden Wolf Spider?

Posted on Sat, 20 Dec 2014

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Sat, 20 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : if I was bitten by a garden wolf spider in the throat while syphoning a hose do I need to worry? what should I do?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query

Unless you are allergic to its venom, you may have only mild pain, swelling and itching over the bite site.
So I wount think you have to worry, cause simple medicines like paracetamol, and levcetrizine may be able to help you with the problems.

So I suggest you do not worry.
However if you feel faint, or have breathlessness, or feel a racing heart, a visit to emergency department is warranted.

Please feel free to contact me for more information.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T