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I was bitten by an insect on my index finger about 4 months ago. i now have a lump in my arm that has caused me to lose muscle on my left side. help!

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Checkup: infection may have spread into your lymph nodes- get examined and blood tested-NOW

Answered 5/25/2014

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A member asked:

I was bitten by an insect on my index finger about 4 months ago. i now have a lump in my arm that has caused me to lose muscle on my left side. help!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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