A Case Report on Generalised Muscle Spasms After Ornamental Tarantula Bites That Well-Responded to Intravenous Calcium Gluconate Treatment

 

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A Case Report on Generalised Muscle Spasms After Ornamental Tarantula Bites That Well-Responded to Intravenous Calcium Gluconate Treatment

Abstract 

Here, we present a case of a 55-year-old male, who was admitted with a spider bite, which caused swelling of the hand and painful muscle spasms along with palpitations. The patient made a complete recovery after the administration of intravenous calcium gluconate, followed by oral calcium supplements. Although no specific treatment exists in Sri Lanka for spider bites, calcium supplements can be beneficial for Sri Lankan ornamental tarantula (Poecilotheria fasciata) bites.

Ramesh R, Kanagasingam A, Anushanth U, et al. (August 07, 2023) A Case Report on Generalised Muscle Spasms After Ornamental Tarantula Bites That Well-Responded to Intravenous Calcium Gluconate Treatment. Cureus 15(8): e43074. doi:10.7759/cureus.43074