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Stung By Bee. Swollen Red Bump With Black Dot Appeared. Could It Be Hernia?
MY NEPHEW GOT STUNG BY A BEE 4 TIMES HE IS ONLY 3 LAST WEE WELL HIS MOM JUST CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THAT HE HAS A RED BUMP WITH A BLACK DOT IN THE MIDDLE OF IT AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS SWELLING BUT HIS GRANDMA THINKS IT CAN BE A HERNIA WHAT DO WE DO? THE WAS SHE DESCRIBED IT TO ME SOUNDS LIKE THE STINGER IS STILL IN HIS SKIN BUT I HAVE NOT SEEN IT SINCE THE DAY HE GOT STUNG LAST WEEK THURSDAY...
Mon, 16 Jul 2012
Hello
As the swollen red bump with black dot is at the same site where bee stung, it is unlikely to be a hernia.
However I would advise you to consult a physician nearby to arrive at the final diagnosis.
Hope this helps
Dr. Rajat Gupta
As the swollen red bump with black dot is at the same site where bee stung, it is unlikely to be a hernia.
However I would advise you to consult a physician nearby to arrive at the final diagnosis.
Hope this helps
Dr. Rajat Gupta
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