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A member asked:

Got stung by a bee in the forearm friday and its sunday and my arm is swollen and feels tight and some areas look red should i go to a mash unit or wait it out?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

M*A*S*H Unit: Not sure if a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is indicated for a bee sting, but after 48 hours if you're still swollen and in pain, it may be a good idea to be evaluated at a local urgent care clinic. All the best...

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/27/2020

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