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Very itchy swollen bite on my arm?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sorry, can't : Diagnose source of bite with this info. For significant swelling, heat, redness, pus - get medical eval.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 1/4/2014

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