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My 2 yr old got bit by some sort of insect yesterday, the swelling is this size of a golf ball on his forehead, what should i do?

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Dr. Kitturah Schomberg-Klaiss answered

See your doctor: If it's swelling that much, either he's having an allergic reaction which needs treatment, or the bite may be infected, either way, a visit to his dr is in order.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/21/2019

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A member asked:

My 2 yr old got bit by some sort of insect yesterday, the swelling is this size of a golf ball on his forehead, what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kitturah Schomberg-Klaiss answered

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

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