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Lump Formed After Bee Stung Needs Medical Attention?

My mother in law was bit or stung by a bee where her neck meets her shoulder. Now a few days later the area is still flared and on her neck artery right upbove the sting there is a small marble sized lump that she can move around... Does this need immediate medical attention?
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Even though it might not need immediate medical attention, I would advise you to get the lesion assessed by a general surgeon if it persists. Also, please get a routine blood sugar tested for her.If the redness or pain increases, then I feel that you should show her to the doctor early. For the present you can give her some over the counter anti inflammatory drug.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.



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Lump Formed After Bee Stung Needs Medical Attention?

Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Even though it might not need immediate medical attention, I would advise you to get the lesion assessed by a general surgeon if it persists. Also, please get a routine blood sugar tested for her.If the redness or pain increases, then I feel that you should show her to the doctor early. For the present you can give her some over the counter anti inflammatory drug. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.