Located of the brainstem; controls breathing and heartbeat; connects the medulla to the two sides of the cerebellum to help coordinate and integrate movement on each side of side of the body; involved in sleep and dreaming.
Common symptoms of a brown recluse spider bite include shivering, vomiting, nausea, fever, itching, shock and restlessness. The bite may come out as an injury of about 1 to 2 3/4 inches which takes several months of healing and will leave you with unsightly scars. The bite is usually deep and will cause pain eventually.
Venom from the brown recluse spider usually causes local tissue damage. The following are the most common symptoms of a bite from a brown recluse spider bite. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. * Wash the area well with soap and water. * Apply a cold or ice pack wrapped in a cloth, or a cold, wet washcloth to the site.