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What Is The Reason For Numbness In The Left Thumb After Bitten By A Dog In The Right Hand And Taking Tetanus And Antibiotics?
is it normal a week after a dog bite to the thumb for it to be the kinda numb like lots of needles in it? i went to dr last sunday. i got a tetus shot and antibiodics. my right hand and arm recieved the worse damage but my left thumb is where the problem is
Tue, 8 Jul 2014
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I really appreciate your concern because of the injury the soft tissue inflammation may be the cause because of the destruction of some local never fiber and the infection part need to be ruled out watch for the septic better to see the surgeon, clinical examination is must, hope this information helps you, have a nice day.
Thank for asking to HCM
I really appreciate your concern because of the injury the soft tissue inflammation may be the cause because of the destruction of some local never fiber and the infection part need to be ruled out watch for the septic better to see the surgeon, clinical examination is must, hope this information helps you, have a nice day.
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