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Can i get cellulitis from a bee sting and how is it differntiated from the sting itself? it is next to scare from knee replacement very red
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Difficult to say: You need to have it evaluated. The negative consequences from an infected total knee replacement are immense. Although it can happen, at times redness from a sting is a local reaction as opposed to cellulitis, but i would not gamble. Be seen to be sure and to get appropriate treatment.
Answered 3/18/2017
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It varies 4 everyone: Each person responds differently from not much @ all 2 a red painful & itchy lesion. Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) ice r a good place 2 start. If it's spreading & more painful or if u have knee pain & it seems infected get in 2 c u r surgeon.
Answered 12/4/2018
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