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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Causes Swelling And Numbness Around The Area Of Dog Bite?

I was bitten by a dog last Saturday the 18th. Seen in the ER where they stithe the wound and gave me oral antibiotics. The next day I went in with heat increased area of redness and was admitted for four days on IV antibiotics. Xray showed some gas pockets, surgeon had MRI done and said he would wait, he didn't see anything pressing. Upon discharge I was given Augmentin 875 and clindamycin taken twice a day and 3 times a day respectively. Now there is hardness, slight swelling and numbness as well as pain around the wound.
Wed, 5 Nov 2014
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You are concerned about having a lump with tenderness at the site of a dog bite. This bite was complicated by infection and you are currently taking Augmentin and Clindamycin. The lump is the local infection and will go away with time. There is nothing here to worry about. I recommend you finish the antibiotics.

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What Causes Swelling And Numbness Around The Area Of Dog Bite?

Thanks for contacting HCM You are concerned about having a lump with tenderness at the site of a dog bite. This bite was complicated by infection and you are currently taking Augmentin and Clindamycin. The lump is the local infection and will go away with time. There is nothing here to worry about. I recommend you finish the antibiotics. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again for your medical questions and concerns