Article: If possible, bring the spider who bite you in to the doctor’s office. Identification of the spider will help your doctor diagnose you properly. You can proceed with home care treatment once you are bitten. But you should try to see a doctor or medical professional as soon as possible after you are bitten as the bite could be serious or fatal. Use a clean cloth and dip it in mild soap and room temperature water. Clean the bite area in small circular motions. Wrap ice in a clean towel or put ice in a plastic bag and then wrap it in a clean washcloth or towel.  Place the compress over the bite for 10 minutes and then take it off for 10 minutes. Repeat this process in 10 minute intervals. If the person who is bitten has circulatory problems, reduce the time the compress is on the bite site. This will slow the spread of the venom from the bite site to the rest of your body and reduce any swelling of the bite area. Wrap a compression bandage above the bite to reduce pain and swelling. If you do not have an actual compression bandage, tying any cloth above the bite site can slow down the spread of the venom. Raise the arm, hand, leg or foot with the bite above your heart by propping it up on a pillow. Make sure the bandage is snug, but is not cutting off your circulation. This will only accelerate the tissue destruction around the bite and increase swelling and pain. You should also never attempt to remove the spider venom with a suction device or cut out the affected tissue. Avoid applying any steroid creams to the bite area, such as hydrocortisone cream. Acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen or naproxen will help reduce the swelling and pain.. You can also take an antihistamine to alleviate any itchiness around the bite area. At your doctor’s appointment, or in emergency care, confirm the bite is a recluse spider bite and allow the doctor to treat the bite. After the initial evaluation, your doctor may prescribe the following treatments:  A Tetanus immunization shot. Antibiotics, if there are signs of infection in the wound. Antihistamines, such as Benadryl, to help with itchiness. Pain medications. Schedule a follow up appointment with the doctor to confirm you do not have any infections or complications due to the recluse spider bite. It's important to monitor your recovery so the bite does not get worse or become infected. If there is damaged tissue around the bite, talk to your doctor about having it surgically removed.

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Try to see a doctor the same day you received the bite. Clean the bite area with soap and rinse with water. Reduce swelling by placing a cool compress over the bite. Elevate the bite area. Do not apply heat to the area. Take over-the-counter pain medications. Talk to your doctor about medical treatment for the bite. Follow up with the doctor in three to four days.