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I got stung from a bee about a week ago and its turned purple and a bit swollen?
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May just be your -: -normal reaction to the sting, & the purple color is most likely due to bleeding & subsequent hematoma. Ice will help, but after a week, not so much. Just watch it for signs of infection.
Answered 7/15/2018
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