Tell us where your bite is (arm, leg, nose, whatever)
Face
Why I think it's a spider bite
The doctor said it was a spider bite.
What happened
I saw a spot, thought it was a mosquito bite. It kept growing, so I took her to doctor. They gave her antibiotics for staph -- Clindamyacin. The spot continues to grow; it is hot and red. She is still eating and playing with no fever so the doctor is not worried, but I am.
Advice
- I really don't have any other than act quickly because it can get bad quick.
Rod Brouhard, First Aid Guide, says:
If you see a doctor for a problem (or take your child) and you don't like what the doctor has to say, you can always get another opinion. On the other hand, it's a good idea to ask the doctor to explain her thinking. If it sounds reasonable, it probably is.
Any opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and are not intended for diagnosis.
