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I have a bite on my right forearm which has swollen, is hard, warm to touch, & hurts when pressure is applied. what could it be and what should i do??

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Could be: infected bite or reaction to the bite. If human bite see a doctor immediately , if insect see a doctor ASAP

Dr Foster agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I have a bite on my right forearm which has swollen, is hard, warm to touch, & hurts when pressure is applied. what could it be and what should i do??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Foster agreed

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