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I was bitten by a deer fly yesterday and by arm swelled to almost twice it's normal size. today is full of fluid from wrist to elbow. normal?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

An unusually sever-: -reaction to the bite. Swelling and edema in an extremity are common with deer fly bites.

Dr Mompoint agreed

Answered 7/20/2018

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A member asked:

I was bitten by a deer fly yesterday and by arm swelled to almost twice it's normal size. today is full of fluid from wrist to elbow. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Dr Mompoint agreed

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