Wolf spider bites can cause pain, swelling, itching, and inflammation. Symptoms can be more severe in children and those sensitive to spider bites. Treatment at home includes cleaning the wound, using an ice pack, and elevating the bite area. Severe symptoms require medical attention.
A wolf spider bite is generally not dangerous, but it can cause some unpleasant and painful symptoms. A bite from a wolf spider could also be more severe in children, and there are some people who are naturally more sensitive to spider bites than others. Most often, a bite from a wolf spider can be treated at home without the need for a doctor’s visit. If a bite from a wolf spider does occur, the bitten skin area should be closely monitored for at least 24 hours to make sure it doesn’t get worse.
Wolf spiders are usually quite large in size and for this reason their bites can be painful. People who have been bitten often notice swelling, inflammation, and itching at the site of the bite. Spider venom in the body might also cause lymph nodes to temporarily swell. The bite area may also necrotize, or turn black, in some individuals who are overly sensitive to spider bites. Dizziness, nausea, and an increased heart rate after a spider bite are symptoms that should be considered serious, and medical attention is probably needed if these symptoms occur.
Treating a bite from a wolf spider at home typically involves cleaning the wound thoroughly with soap and warm water. Antibacterial soap should be used if it is on hand to help prevent infection from arising. The small swelling from the bite can usually be controlled with the application of an ice pack, which should be removed every 20 to 30 minutes so the frostbite doesn’t set it in. In addition to cleaning the wound and using an ice pack on it, elevating the bite area is also generally considered helpful. Elevating a spider bite wound might help keep it from swelling.
If a child is bitten by a wolf spider, it’s probably a good idea to see a doctor even if the symptoms don’t seem severe just to be on the safe side. Severe symptoms in anyone, including children, such as vomiting, nausea, or an increased heart rate, should also be evaluated by a doctor. Using pain relievers, topical or in pill form, on a wolf spider bite is usually acceptable, but it may not be a bad idea for a person to check with their doctor before using them. Some people also use antihistamines after being bitten by spiders to help with inflammation and swelling, but it’s probably best to ask a doctor before using them.
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