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I was bitten by an insect yesterday and i've woken up with 3 small red lumps and it is swollen and red , the size of my knee? what do i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Significant Swelling: If you have swelling that is the equivalent of the size of your knee - would recommend assessment. Take care.

Answered 8/11/2015

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