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What To Do For The 2 Inch Purple Area In Leg Where My Daughter Was Stung?
My daughter stepped on something about 5 days ago that we assumed was a some type of bee sting. She had a little swelling, very mild, and some pain and itching. Yesterday it looked fine but today she has about a 2 inch purple area around where she was stung/bitten. Is this a normal reaction or should this be looked at?
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Praveen G's Response
Hello, Welcome to HCM,
As your daughter was stung by something which has lead to very mild swelling, some pain and itching. You have to find out what exactly has stung your daughter and find out that. If it is a bee sting nothing to worry if she has developed purple area after 5 days.
If she was bitten by any any other reptiles it should be treated vigorously and adequately. I would suggest you to consult your doctor regarding these issues and confirm what has bitten her.
If it is bee sting these response are the normal responses and nothing to worry. Thank You.
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What To Do For The 2 Inch Purple Area In Leg Where My Daughter Was Stung?
Hello, Welcome to HCM, As your daughter was stung by something which has lead to very mild swelling, some pain and itching. You have to find out what exactly has stung your daughter and find out that. If it is a bee sting nothing to worry if she has developed purple area after 5 days. If she was bitten by any any other reptiles it should be treated vigorously and adequately. I would suggest you to consult your doctor regarding these issues and confirm what has bitten her. If it is bee sting these response are the normal responses and nothing to worry. Thank You.