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Spider bites: First aid
When to seek medical care
Black widow spider
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Overview
When to seek emergency help
Treatment
Black widow spiders
Brown recluse spider
Black widow spider
Content
Overview
When to seek emergency help
Treatment
Black widow spiders
Brown recluse spider
When to seek emergency help
Seek medical care right away if:
- You were bitten by a dangerous spider, such as a black widow or a brown recluse.
- You're unsure if the bite was from a dangerous spider.
- You have severe pain, stomach cramping or a growing wound at the bite site.
- You're having problems breathing or swallowing.
- The area of inflamed skin is spreading or has streaks.
