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I have sensitive skin and was bitten by a spider? how bad does it swell normally and can it effect my unborn?

I have sensitive skin and was bitten by a spider? how bad does it swell normally and can it effect my unborn child?

It bit me near my ankle and now I have ankle swelling and i didn't have this before. It's really red and swollen. Can it effect my baby in anyway?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    if you have a low tolerance to insect bite,I would recommend consulting

    with your pre natal Dr.

    ice would be the best thing to reduce swelling.

    if you know that this spider is not considered poisonous,most likely

    this will be harmless. wash the bite with soap/water,and apply a topical

    antibiotic ointment to help prevent infection,and you should be fine.

    if the itch is persistent,you can also try an anti histamine.

    if the redness or pain last longer than a couple days,or appears to be

    getting any worse, consult a doctor

    Source(s): USC Irvine, entomology
  • 1 decade ago

    the first thing you should do is put a heat pad on the bite.

    the next thing is go and check it out at the doctor. even though it is of little to no risk to the fetus, better safe than sorry.

    hope i helped. x

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