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My mom was recently upstate buffalo ny and she says she was bit by something it got really swollen she put ice it went down now it's bruise and bite?

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

?: O If better I would just take care of it. If it looks infected or worsens, see your doc.

Answered 5/4/2016

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