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Stung by a bee? stinger not in skin but redness around stung area bee sting was yesterday at what time if red not have fad should start to worry

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If red just at the: bite sight then it may take up to a week or 2 to go away. If the redness spreads or you get hives or trouble breathing seek medical attention.

Answered 9/28/2016

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