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I went swimming in the chesapeake 4th of july and the very next day my foot was swollen on the top of it. i may have been stung by jellyfish as i saw one. there is no change in color. its gone down quite a bit put still swollen?

Q: i went swimming in the chesapeake 4th of july and the very next day my foot was swollen on the top of it. i may have been stung by jellyfish as i saw one. there is no change in color. its gone down quite a bit put still swollen?

: A jellyfish sting is painful and obvious. More likely, you had some kind of scratch or small wound that got contaminated water into it and caused a skin infection. It is important to see a Dr in order to have your foot evaluated. You may need an antibiotic to resolve the issue.

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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A jellyfish sting is painful and obvious. More likely, you had some kind of scratch or small wound that got contaminated water into it and caused a skin infection. It is important to see a Dr in order to have your foot evaluated. You may need an antibiotic to resolve the issue.

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Answered 7/8/2022

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A member asked:

I went swimming in the chesapeake 4th of july and the very next day my foot was swollen on the top of it. i may have been stung by jellyfish as i saw one. there is no change in color. its gone down quite a bit put still swollen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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