Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Insect and spider bites
often cause minor swelling, redness, pain, and itching. These
mild reactions are common and may last from a few hours to a few
days. Home treatment is often all that is needed to relieve the
symptoms of a mild reaction to common stinging or biting insects
and spiders. Some people have more severe reactions to bites or
stings. Babies and children may be more affected by bites or
stings than adults. Examples of problems that are more serious
include: Check your symptoms to decide if and when you should
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