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Suggest Treatment For Dog Bite

I was bit by a medium sized dog about 12 days ago. There was a little tooth mark, but the dog did not break the skin and I didn t bleed. However, I had a black & blue the size of my fist. As the black & blue is now disappearing, I noticed a golf ball size lump, which is changing shape and is now like a large man s thumb under my skin. I am on Warfarin and am concerned even though I went to the doctor and got a tetnis (T-Dap) shot. What can I do to get rid of the lump?
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Thanks for consulting. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.

it is a category 1 dog bite as there is no bleeding and if the dog is a pet dog no need to take anti rabbis antiserum. but it is advisable to take anti rabbis vaccination.

do not worry about the swelling it will disappera. it may be due to bleeding withing the skin.

try compression with ice pack.

Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile.

Have a wonderful time ahead.


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Dr. Arunmozhi varman
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Suggest Treatment For Dog Bite

Thanks for consulting. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns. it is a category 1 dog bite as there is no bleeding and if the dog is a pet dog no need to take anti rabbis antiserum. but it is advisable to take anti rabbis vaccination. do not worry about the swelling it will disappera. it may be due to bleeding withing the skin. try compression with ice pack. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead. Best Regards! Dr. Arunmozhi varman