I went to Washington D.C with my friends two weeks ago and I got bites on my lower back. I dismissed them as mosqito bites but eventually I developed large red bumps which itch. So I think they're spider bites...I haven't had any symptoms like fever or whatever. What should I do?
2006-08-12 16:18:48 · 20 answers · asked by silent fiesta 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
get a blood test to see the type of spider the bite came from and treat it accordingly
2006-08-19 11:53:46 · answer #1 · answered by Knackers 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out the link below (California poison center).
"Spiders rarely bite more than once, so multiple bites are usually caused by insects such as fleas, bedbugs, ticks, mites and biting flies."
"Many of the spider bites will result in pain, small puncture wounds, redness, itching and swelling that lasts a couple of days."
If you were bitten two weeks ago, then I think it's likely to be bites from something other than a spider, and the bites may have become infected, or at least you still have some inflammation. Get it checked out, but I don't think it's likely to be spider bites.
2006-08-12 23:29:11 · answer #2 · answered by tampasmiles 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depend on what kind of spider bite you..if it is a brown recluse spider you will need medications from a Dr. Watch it closely if it starts to peel the skin or get red and a line runs down or up..go to the Dr ASAP.
2006-08-12 23:23:55 · answer #3 · answered by Audury H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would see a doctor,I was bitten on the golf course 2 months ago and the bite is only now getting better.
2006-08-20 09:56:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can treat them like hives or poison ivy take some benedryl to relieve itching or you can buy some calamine lotion and have someone put it on your back for you. if you develop a fever or have trouble breathing or the bites get worse seee your dr or go to the emergency room asap
2006-08-12 23:22:45 · answer #5 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
combine baking soda and warm water to make a paste then put it over the bites and take some benadryl. It always good to see your doctor just in case
2006-08-12 23:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by University Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try Cortisone 10. But if it gets worse see a doctor
2006-08-13 00:34:59 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor because spider bites are pretty dangerous. they rot from the inside out. they also will swell you up so big.
2006-08-12 23:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by sweet sexy san 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rub a special cream on them and put large band-aids on them. Lay on a heating pad to bring out the infection so it won't get bigger and cause you to have to have surgery.
2006-08-12 23:25:26 · answer #9 · answered by Erin the ROCKSTAR! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to have your doctor check you out and im sure he or she will give you some antibotics for that and you need to go ASAP spiders bite can be deadly
2006-08-12 23:22:44 · answer #10 · answered by sexy_enchanted2320032005 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋