A woman in the US sought to get high by injecting ground-up black widow spider venom, leading to severe muscle cramps, breathing difficulties, and a stay in the ICU. Doctors treated her with calcium gluconate, morphine, and steroids but avoided antivenom due to her pre-existing asthma and risk of anaphylaxis.
The ultimate action-packed science and technology magazine bursting with exciting information about the universeEngaging articles, amazing illustrations & exclusive interviewsThe woman visited the emergency room with severe cramps and muscle pain, primarily in her back, abdomen and thighs. She also reported having a headache and feeling anxious. Her pulse, respiratory rate and blood pressure were elevated, and she had a temperature of 99.
Antivenin, or antivenom, for black widow bites carries a risk of anaphylaxis, a severe and immediate allergic reaction. Since the patient was already having trouble breathing, and the doctors suspected that antivenin would worsen her respiratory distress, they did not include it in her treatment.Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.
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