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Noticed A Red Bump On Left Leg After Bitten By A Spider
ever since I got bitten by a recluse spider my left leg has developed a red hot bump senstive to touch and feverish just below the bite. the bite occurred in Feb. 2012 and this has been going on since then on and off what is it? They gave me bactrim a while ago but now it has come back
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Only a few spiders are dangerous to humans. Most presumed spider bites are actually bites from other bugs.
For your symptoms, I would suggest you to clean the site of the spider bite well with soap and water. Apply a cool compress over the spider bite location. If the bite is on an extremity, elevate it.
Aspirin or acetaminophen and antihistamines may be used to relieve minor signs and symptoms in adults. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
Only a few spiders are dangerous to humans. Most presumed spider bites are actually bites from other bugs.
For your symptoms, I would suggest you to clean the site of the spider bite well with soap and water. Apply a cool compress over the spider bite location. If the bite is on an extremity, elevate it.
Aspirin or acetaminophen and antihistamines may be used to relieve minor signs and symptoms in adults. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Thank you.
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