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I got stung by 15 jellyfish last week it hurt for an hour then all signs disappeared exactly week later they reappeared swollen & itchy is it normal?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not: Uncommon to have the affected area have a delayed flare of irritation. Local treatment with creams or some oral benedryl will help. Should go away in a day or two

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 8/22/2019

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