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Suggest Treatment For Bruise On Arm Due To Stray Dog Attack

Hi!! A child of about 10 yrs was attacked by a stray dog. The child was wearing a thick pull over. The attack left a bruise on the arm. There are no puncture or tear marks due to the teeth of the dog. The Dog is running about normally. What should be the course of treatment? Regards.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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hello,
welcome to HCM,
if in case there are no marks, cuts or bruises on the body, then there is no need to worry.
just can do a first aid by covering the site by band aid.
if in case there appears any new symptoms, then do consult a doctor
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Suggest Treatment For Bruise On Arm Due To Stray Dog Attack

hello, welcome to HCM, if in case there are no marks, cuts or bruises on the body, then there is no need to worry. just can do a first aid by covering the site by band aid. if in case there appears any new symptoms, then do consult a doctor