Suggest treatment for spider bite
Patient: my husband is on bp medication 1 pill a day (hydrocholrothiazide 25mg) also takes naproxen daily....he went to urgent care 2 weeks ago tomorrow for a place on his inside upper thigh....they said it was a spider bite and gave him antibiotic...he took all of it threw bottle away not sure what it was but was 2 pill twice a day ....the area on his leg is gone and looks normal...but for past few mornings when we wake up his pillow is SOAKING wet with sweat (temp in house on 72)... today his left side of neck and head are hurting him... can hardly turn his head...no arm, hand, or shoulder pain though... any ideas I am trying to get him to go to emergency room... but is stubborn but I am very worried ...he is not a complainer at all... also says he "just doesn't feel right" but not dizzy or anything loike that?? Doctor: HelloWelcome 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 followWash 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.