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Suggest Treatment For Hand And Leg Pain After A Cat Scratch

Posted on Tue, 12 Sep 2017

Question: 2months ago my son moved back with his cat a d the cat scratched thru 2 veins. Urgent care wrapped it up and we left. The following week we got the stomach bug and it hung on to me longer. A few days after my Achilles hurt alot when I walked. I can only walk like XXXXXXX Sanford.a week later it went in to my hands, terrible pain and can't do much. It moved to my elbows and to my knees. I am extremely exhausted and now I keep getting small pimples around scattered on different parts of my body. Both my hands, ankles, feet, knees hurt to an 7or 8 on the small. Please help me

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
This could be a cat scratch diseases.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.

Please could you send me a picture of these elements .
Based on your history I think this could be cat scratch diseases.
Usually I recommend to use antibiotics like azithromycin or clarithromycin.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

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