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A member asked:

I got stung by a wasp on my hand 7 hours ago and it is still throbbing, i am 14 weeks pregnant and have been feeling off colour since it happened?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam: any insect or venomous sting should be evaluated at your local ER or UC clinic.

Answered 5/6/2016

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