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Do bee stings cause lymphedema?
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No: A bee sting on the problem leg could cause additional swelling but is not a primary cause of lymphedema.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No: Bee stings can cause an allergic reaction with significant swelling, but this is not lymphedema. It is an acute self limiting response, whereas lymphedema is a chronic condition due to damage of the lymphatic vessels.
Answered 9/28/2016
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