Being bitten by a spider does not make you Spider-Man... Beware of multiple organ failure. Here's what you should do if you encounter a similar situation

In the movie Spider-Man

The hero was bitten by a spider

Became Spider-Man

but

In real life

If you were really bitten by a spider

It may be like this↓↓↓

According to Guangdong TV's Electric Shock News

Uncle He, a resident of Foshan City, was bitten by a spider

Multiple organ failure

Was rushed to the ICU

Video screenshots

Fortunately, after the hospital's full treatment

Uncle He's arm was saved

But since Uncle He didn't bring the spider with him

Doctors don't know what kind of spider bit him.

Judging from Uncle He's situation

This spider is very poisonous

To this

Many netizens expressed shock

It is summer now

It’s the season for insects to “flood”

Except spiders

Insects such as ticks, mosquitoes, and rove beetles

May endanger human health

Do you know what harm they have?

How to deal with it?

Spiders: Bites from highly venomous spiders can be life-threatening

According to the People's Daily Health Client, spider bites have become one of the more common animal injuries in the emergency department. Ordinary bites only cause local pain, while bites from highly poisonous spiders can be life-threatening.

According to the National Health Commission, spider bites mainly cause local symptoms and lack specific systemic manifestations. After being bitten, systemic manifestations such as fever, headache, dizziness, irritability, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, jaundice, limb weakness, profuse sweating, and cold skin may occur. In severe cases, acute respiratory failure, renal failure, myocarditis, anaphylactic shock, etc. may occur.

Prevention and treatment suggestions

According to Guangdong CDC, the best way to prevent spider bites is to avoid contact with spiders, avoid touching spider webs and spiders. When working outdoors, it is best to wear high-top shoes, long socks, long pants, tie the trouser legs tightly, and wear protective gloves.

After being bitten, you should immediately move away from the place where the spider bit you. Chen Qingjun, deputy chief physician of the emergency department of Beijing Hepingli Hospital, said that you should try to remember the spider's markings and colors. If possible, take a photo of the spider or soak the spider in 75% alcohol. At the same time, try to reduce the movement of the injured limb. At the same time, remove all restricted items from the injured part. Early pressure bandaging is helpful to slow down the absorption of toxins. Use clean water around to rinse the wound. The patient should be transferred to the hospital for standardized treatment as soon as possible.

Ticks: can transmit a variety of zoonotic diseases

According to the "Common Animal Injury Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines (2021 Edition)" issued by the National Health Commission, ticks are widely distributed in China, closely related to humans and animals, and can spread a variety of zoonotic diseases. In areas where ticks are distributed, the incidence of tick bites is relatively high. In addition to causing local damage, tick bites can also cause tick paralysis and red meat allergies. Ticks carrying pathogens may cause a variety of tick-borne diseases in humans after biting.

Suggestions

It is not recommended to forcibly remove tick bites by yourself, as the head may be left in the skin. It is recommended to go to the nearest medical institution for treatment by a professional doctor. Chu Yanli, director of the Tick-borne Disease Department of Mudanjiang Forestry Central Hospital in Heilongjiang Province, reminds that if you are bitten by a tick, you need to pull it out carefully. Do not pull, twist, or forcibly pull out or crush the tick body to prevent the tick's saliva and pathogens from entering the body; it is best to clamp the tick's mouthparts against the skin with tweezers, slowly pull it out upwards, and then disinfect the wound with alcohol or iodine.

It is worth noting that if you are bitten by a tick or have a history of exposure to an epidemic area, accompanied by symptoms such as fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, convulsions, crooked mouth, consciousness and limb movement disorders, you must go to a specialist hospital for treatment as soon as possible and take appropriate diagnosis and treatment measures.

Mosquitoes: The main culprit for spreading dengue fever

Mosquitoes become active from April every year and reach their peak in late August. As the temperature drops in autumn and winter, they gradually stop being active and reproducing. Blood-sucking female mosquitoes are the culprits of infectious diseases such as dengue fever, malaria, yellow fever, filariasis, and Japanese encephalitis. Among insect bite dermatitis, dermatitis caused by mosquito bites is the most common.

Prevention Tips

"People with high body temperature, high sweating and fast metabolism are more likely to attract mosquitoes." Wang Chuanlin, chief physician of the emergency department of Peking University People's Hospital, said that since mosquitoes tend to be attracted to darkness, people wearing dark clothes, people who have exercised, drunk, put on makeup or sprayed perfume are also more likely to attract mosquitoes. When doing outdoor activities, avoid going to grass, bushes, woods, swamps and humid places, and try not to turn on lights at night to avoid attracting mosquitoes.

Rove beetles: Never swat them with your hands

Paederus beetles are named because their elytra are very short and can only cover the front edge of their abdomen, making them look like they have no wings. "When encountering paederus beetles, many people's first reaction is to slap them with their hands, but this is absolutely not allowed." Wang Chuanlin said that paederus beetles have no poison glands or stingers in their bodies and will not sting people, but their hemolymph and genitals contain venom. When they are compressed, slapped, or crushed, they will release highly acidic venom with a pH of 1-2. Once contaminated with the skin, it will cause skin lesions and burns, causing paederus beetle dermatitis.

Prevention and treatment suggestions

Rove beetles are swift and good at flying. They will flee immediately if disturbed. Therefore, when you encounter a rove beetle, you can drive it away immediately, or use mosquito repellent, mosquito coils and other insect repellents to drive away the rove beetle. At night, you should try to avoid staying under the light for a long time outdoors, as insects are phototactic and are easily attracted to light sources.

If you come into contact with the venom of a rove beetle and experience dermatitis symptoms such as local redness, swelling, itching, blisters, and pain, immediately wash the damaged skin surface with clean water or an alkaline solution, such as soapy water, to neutralize the acidic venom, and then seek medical attention immediately.

Final Reminder

No matter what kind of animal is injured

Get away from the harmful environment as soon as possible.

After injury, rinse with clean water and seek medical attention as soon as possible

Comprehensive sources: Science and Technology Daily comprehensive earlier reports, People's Daily Health, Health Times, Guangdong CDC, National Health Commission, etc.