Spider Bite Symptoms, Treatments & More
Article Sources
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5. Black Widow Spider Bite Complications
Breathing problems, high blood pressure, heart issues and severe cramping and muscle pain are some symptoms that may develop following a black widow spider bite. Children under 16, people aged 60 and older and those who are pregnant or already have blood pressure or breathing issues are most at risk of developing complications due to black widow spider bites.1‘Spider Bites: Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16639-spider-bites.,4‘Black Widow Spider Bite.’ Black Widow Spider Bite | Michigan Medicine, www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/tm6498spec.
Allergic reactions may develop and require emergency care. Symptoms include face or mouth swelling and difficulty speaking, swallowing or breathing.5‘First Aid: Spider Bites (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth.’ Edited by Kate M. Cronan, KidsHealth, The Nemours Foundation, July 2018, kidshealth.org/en/parents/spider-bites-sheet.html.
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