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Question: I asked about a cat bite 9 days ago and well I have seen my ortho 5 days ago and he just put me on more antibiotics but that is all. my hand still hurts and I have limited movement. I try to use it but that just makes it hurt more. I also still have some swelling at the wrist. I can't straight my hand all the way out or bend my wrist up or down. I go back to see ortho on the 19 but I am not happy with his treatment as of now should I get a second opinion.?
Brief Answer:
May be serious
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM, I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns
cat bite may be very serious if infection spreads and this should be cautiously handled. These are usually more dangerous bites than dog bites since more aggressive bacterias are found in cats. however, most bites are treated with oral antibiotics even before infection occurs. but if there are signs of infection as in your case,the arm should be immobilized and follow up in 24 hours should be scheduled.if there is progression of infection then you should get antibiotics intravenously, in hospital if possible.
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Wish you good health. Regards
May be serious
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM, I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns
cat bite may be very serious if infection spreads and this should be cautiously handled. These are usually more dangerous bites than dog bites since more aggressive bacterias are found in cats. however, most bites are treated with oral antibiotics even before infection occurs. but if there are signs of infection as in your case,the arm should be immobilized and follow up in 24 hours should be scheduled.if there is progression of infection then you should get antibiotics intravenously, in hospital if possible.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wish you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
I was wondering if there could be some ligament , muscle or bone damage since I can't use my hand after 19 days.
Brief Answer:
Possible tendinitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
well,direct injury is not common after cat bites but infection may have spread to tendons and cause tendinitis. this is why. immobilization is required.
Possible tendinitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
well,direct injury is not common after cat bites but infection may have spread to tendons and cause tendinitis. this is why. immobilization is required.
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Dr. Yogesh D
the cats canine tooth went into my wrist and according to my primary care doctor it went deep then torn a 1 inch laceration. This is why I am wondering about ligament, muscle or bone damage.
Brief Answer:
hi
Detailed Answer:
not likely that bone is damaged but tendons and muscles may be.
After redness is pulled back you need to do ultrasound and rtg examination
regards
hi
Detailed Answer:
not likely that bone is damaged but tendons and muscles may be.
After redness is pulled back you need to do ultrasound and rtg examination
regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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