Hi my mother was bit on the wrist three times by a dog 3 weeks ago. The wounds have healed and the bruising has gone but now there is a hard lump under the skin about the size of a coin. Should she see a doctor. The bite was also near the vein. She has been on antibiotics for it already
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
Pathologist and Microbiologist, Dr. Siddartha's Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Did your mother take rabies vaccine for the dog bite? If not, then please do as it is mandatory. Hard swelling beneath the skin might be keloid formation. My suggestion is, please visit the general physician for more suggestions.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Siddartha
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What Does A Lump On A Dog Bite Wound Indicate?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Did your mother take rabies vaccine for the dog bite? If not, then please do as it is mandatory. Hard swelling beneath the skin might be keloid formation. My suggestion is, please visit the general physician for more suggestions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siddartha