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What Causes Hard Swollen And Warm Lump At The Bee Sting Site?

My daughter was stung by a bee last night. usual pain, slight redness and very minimal swelling. Starting today at about noon her thigh started swelling, very red, hard , skin vey warm to touch and now has swelling in approx. 7 inch diameter around sting site. Is this an allergic reaction requiring medical attention or could it be infected?mxd
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern.
I would advise you to take her to emergency room fpr clinical examination and prescription. It may be due to Allergic reaction to sting.
Take care.
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What Causes Hard Swollen And Warm Lump At The Bee Sting Site?

Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. I would advise you to take her to emergency room fpr clinical examination and prescription. It may be due to Allergic reaction to sting. Take care.