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A member asked:
I was stung by something 3 days ago and its making my ankle swell up and its still very red. what do i do?
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You see a doctor : ASAP, if you can't find one goto the ER. You may need antibiotics and or antihistamine, you need to be evaluated for cellulitis with possible abcess.
Answered 9/13/2014
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