How To Treat Insect & Spider Bites

Seek Medical Attention

Some bites may lead to an allergic reaction, and it is important to seek medical attention in these cases. Allergic reactions to insect and spider bites can occur even in patients who have never had reactions to bites before, and everyone who has an insect or spider bite should be monitored at home for potential indications of an adverse reaction. Patients who have swelling of the eyes or lips, difficulty breathing, a rapid heartbeat, hives, confusion, or dizziness should receive urgent medical care, and doctors recommend that all children bitten by scorpions receive a medical evaluation. In addition, anyone who develops a fever or chills after a bite should seek prompt medical care. Patients who have a scab or infection at the site of their insect bite that does not improve after forty-eight hours of home treatment are advised to schedule an office visit with their healthcare team.