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I was stung by a bee on tuesday. the area is swollen bumpy, hard, red, and itchy. will it get better on it's own? what should i do?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Bee sting: Please go to the nearest Emergency facility and they will take good care of sting.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 6/23/2017

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A member asked:

I was stung by a bee on tuesday. the area is swollen bumpy, hard, red, and itchy. will it get better on it's own? what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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