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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Eye Due To Insect Bite

I was bitten on Friday, not sure if it was a fly(deer or black) or a spider. at my hairline above my left eye. Saturday my eye swelled shut. I applied ice and the swelling went down but on sunday upon awaking it was swollen again. I applied ice again and it subsided. Waking this morning to the same situation. what do you suggest. The swelling itches but not the bite site.
Wed, 5 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 Swollen Eye Due To Insect 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.