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What Causes Severe Pain In Arm And Wrist?

I was bit by my cat and I went to urgent care. They prescribed an antibiotic. I completed the doses but had pain and swelling again a couple days after.....I was just prescribed a second round of the antibiotic and have taken a few doses but my hand and wrist feel like their broken...hurts to even move it! Do I finish meds or go to er?
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.

You have not mentioned depth of wound that is superficial or deep?

First possibility of cellulitis like subcutaneous tissue infection could be there.In such case fever can present with pain.

Second if bite deep then there might be possibility of infection of bony tissue lead to osteomyelitis.x ray will be useful.

For above condition iv antibiotic may needed.then switch over to oral antibiotic.

If any discharge from affected area present then it is send for culture and sensitivity.

Third sometimes because of less calcium and vitamin d , it can lead osteoporosis like changes.x ray useful.

So continue with medication but also consult er and local part x ray and physical examination need according to which treatment done.

For pain take simple analgesic

Wish you good health.

Dr.parth
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What Causes Severe Pain In Arm And Wrist?

Hi thanks for asking question. You have not mentioned depth of wound that is superficial or deep? First possibility of cellulitis like subcutaneous tissue infection could be there.In such case fever can present with pain. Second if bite deep then there might be possibility of infection of bony tissue lead to osteomyelitis.x ray will be useful. For above condition iv antibiotic may needed.then switch over to oral antibiotic. If any discharge from affected area present then it is send for culture and sensitivity. Third sometimes because of less calcium and vitamin d , it can lead osteoporosis like changes.x ray useful. So continue with medication but also consult er and local part x ray and physical examination need according to which treatment done. For pain take simple analgesic Wish you good health. Dr.parth