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Son has what appears to be bites and they are swollen in the head, face and left ear. he is playing no fever but redness and swelling seem concerning.

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Rash : Hard to answer without more information and pictures but sounds like hives. Try an over the counter antihistamine but if symptoms worsen or changes get him examined

Answered 12/21/2017

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A member asked:

Son has what appears to be bites and they are swollen in the head, face and left ear. he is playing no fever but redness and swelling seem concerning.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julan Crane answered

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