Users' questions

How do you treat a spider bite on the eyelid?

How do you treat a spider bite on the eyelid?

First-aid treatment for spider bites includes the following steps: Clean the wound with mild soap and water. Apply an antibiotic ointment three times a day to help prevent infection. Apply a cool compress over the bite for 15 minutes each hour.

Can a spider bite cause eye swelling?

In most people, the bite will heal in 2 to 3 days. However, in others, the toxin will cause swelling, tissue death, and destruction of red blood cells. A scab will form over the site and may leave a scar. The venom may also affect the eyes, causing swelling or drooping of the eyelid and other effects.

What is the best treatment for a spider bite?

Most spider bites are harmless, and require no specific treatment. Treatment of bites may depend on the type of spider; thus, capture of the spider—either alive, or in a well-preserved condition, is useful. Treatment of spider bites includes washing the wound with soap and water and ice to reduce inflammation.

What to do with a spider bite?

Baking soda is an effective remedy to treat a spider bite. This is an alkaline substance which can help to draw out the venom, which will help to reduce the pain, inflammation, and itching.

What is the best antibiotic for spider bites?

Garlic: Garlic has antiseptic, antibiotic properties which help to cure spider bite. Apply a paste of garlic on to the wound site to get relief. Turmeric: Turmeric also has antiseptic and antibiotic properties and is very useful in curing spider bite.

How painful is a spider bite?

Spider bites can cause redness, pain and swelling, or you may not notice them at all. Black widow spider bites can also cause severe abdominal pain or cramping. Brown recluse spider bites can cause a sting or sharp pain, like a bee sting. With severe bites, surrounding skin may die within a few hours.