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I have a 7 year old who woke up with a bite on his arm. it's very swollen,red and has a little hole in the middle, it itches should i be worried?

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Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

Specializes in Neonatology

Sting: this sounds like a sting either a bee or a wasp place some ice compresses and have it checked by a physicians.If he is having rashes and swelling and difficulty breathing.you need it have him checked urgently

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I have a 7 year old who woke up with a bite on his arm. it's very swollen,red and has a little hole in the middle, it itches should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

Dr Matos and another doctor agreed

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