How to treat a spider’s bite?
Spiders want to avoid humans, as much as we want to avoid them. They are more likely to bite if their privacy is threatened.
Spider Bite Symptoms
(in mild case)
- Punctured wound
- Blister
- Redness
- Swelling
- Numbness or pain
(in severe case)
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Anxiety
- High blood pressure
- Muscle spasm
- Visual or hearing disturbances
- Breathlessness
- Unsteady movements
- Bull’s eye around the wound
Treatments of Spider Bites (mild to severe)
- There are many ways of treating a spider bite.
- Every spider leaves its venom when it bites to paralyze the prey.
- But some can be treated at home as well.
- Clean the bitten area with soap and water before tending to them.
Natural Remedies
- OTC cream and ointments should do the trick, if not other remedies are available as well.
- Aloe vera gel – for faster healing and soothing.
- Rose oil – for reducing pain.
- Levander oil – also for controlling pain.
- Bergamot
- Chamomile baby – decrease skin inflammation and irritability.
For Non-Venomous Bites
These are certain examples of non-venomous spiders, according to Health Line:
- brown widow spider
- cellar spider
- funnel web weaver spider
- hobo spider
- huntsman spider
- jumping spider
- orb-weaving spider
- red-legged widow spider
- tarantul
- wolf spider
- yellow sac spider
If bitten by any of the above spiders, these three steps should be followed:
- Take help from an ice bag to soothe the punctured wound.
- Apply OTC on the area.
- Bandage the wound.
Medication
- Triple Antibiotic Ointment
- Antihistamine
- Analgesic Cream
For Venomous Bites
- Some poisonous spiders are:
- Brown recluse
- Black window
- Brazilian wandering spider
- funnel-web spider
- redback spider (a bite by male redback spider is relatively more harmful)
- Reach for immediate professional help if bitten by them.
Medication
- Antivenom
- Antibiotics
- Dapsone (Aczone)
- Treatments for venomous Bite
- Antibiotics
- Antivenom
- DapsoneMedical help is necessary even if the spider bite does not seem toxic.The appearance of symptoms is not necessary but if experienced these include:
- difficulty swallowing
- Breathlessness
- experiencing heart palpitations
- allergic reactions.
Treatments that may relieve pain and inflammation
- Narcotic Pain Relievers – helps with muscle spasm and pain.
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine) – for itching and allergic reactions.
- Corticosteroids – helps reduce inflammation.
- NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs); Ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.
- Colchicine (colcrys) – reduces swelling and acts as a painkiller.
Tips for avoiding spider bites
- Wear clothing that covers your whole body in places where spiders can be present.
- Avoid cluttering and keep the environment open.
- Shake out your blankets, clothes, shoes before using them.
- Have a glance at the boxes to be cautious before sticking your hands in there.
- Spray peppermint oil on beddings, clothes, shoes to keep them away.