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Stung by 3 bees on hand. significant swelling, painful, itching and hot to the touch. used ice, motrin and hot and cold soaks.

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bee stings: Sounds as if you are doing all the right things. If you get significantly worse or you have symptoms like shortness of breath then you should have yor parents take you to the doctor.

Answered 11/18/2013

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