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I have a bee sting that i got two days ago and the swelling and pain havent gone away. is this normal? its quite painful

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Reactions vary: The individual response to such a sting will vary from person to person. The localized swelling & pain is a response to injected foreign proteins. It is a protective body response to isolate the material & stop/slow its entry into the system. Once the swelling is there it may take several days for it to subside. A cold compress may help with the discomfort.

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Answered 11/8/2019

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