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My 4yr old has a possible spider/bug bite on the outer corner of her eye and has redness and swelling. let it run its course, or take to urgent care?
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See your doctor: If it is not infected, it will get better in a few days. But it can be very difficult to tell if it is infected or just inflamed, so it would be best to see your doctor. Eyelid infections can be very serious- can spread to the eye- so they should be checked.
Answered 3/11/2014
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