Mother says she's grateful to be alive after spider bite
A Kansas mother survived a severe medical emergency after a spider bite led to blood clots, infection, and liver failure. She underwent surgery and intensive care before beginning her recovery process.
Why it matters
The story highlights the potential severity of insect bites and the importance of medical intervention for patients with pre-existing health conditions.
WICHITA, Ks. -- A Kansas mother is fighting for her life after a spider bite at Cheney Lake turned into a life-changing medical emergency.
On May 28, Britagne Miller said she and her family were at the lake enjoying a campfire when multiple spiders crawled all over her, leaving bites all over her body. After four days, Miller said a painful bruise appeared near a bite on her calf that led her to the hospital.
"This one kept swelling and swelling, and it was like, you know, a fire stir that's metal," Miller said. "It was like shooting down my leg into my foot, and it felt like it was being stabbed."
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