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I have what looks like bug but on the side on my thumb. for the last couple days i have been pushing out clear juice from it. and my thumb is swollen ?
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See physiian: This may have started with an insect bite. Your descriptions suggests that youmay have either an allergic reaction to a bite or an infection, with or without a bite. You need to see a physician to evaluate it and prescrive antibiotica or other medicine to help clear it up.
Answered 9/10/2014
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