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My son has a bite that looks like a pimple hard and he says it hurts. should i take him to the doctor or will it go away?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Abscess: The most common reason for this is an abscess. It usually needs to be lanced. So, i would check with your doctor.

Dr Baxter and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/12/2018

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A member asked:

My son has a bite that looks like a pimple hard and he says it hurts. should i take him to the doctor or will it go away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Baxter and another doctor agreed

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