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I was felling an old dying tree before it became problematic. i believe its an old hickory. something came out and bit or stung my cheek under my beard. the local site had pain for hours and my whole cheek of that side swelled up. what do i do?
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Would follow up with urgent care. Take antihistamine to reduce swelling - may need steroids, antibiotics wash beard may need to trim with scissors ( would not use razor as it causes microcuts and introduce bacteria) May need tetanus shot if not up to date. F/u/ today with MD urgent care
Answered 7/21/2021
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