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I got stung by a honey bee on arm 2 days ago. the area i got stung is like a big hive about three inches wide. is this a normal or serious reaction?
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Bee sting: This is normal and you can apply a topical steroid such as Hydrocortisone on the area to decrease the swelling and the itching.
Answered 6/25/2014
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