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Is A Hard Lump In The Hand Caused By Cat Bite Indicate A Nerve Damage?
I was bitten by a cat on my right forearm two weeks ago - no scratches as cat has no claws, the puncture wounds have healed but there is a lump inside my arm about the size of a quarter (oval shaped). It is very tender and worsens when my arm is hanging. It feel achy and heavy. The lump is hard and has not decreased in size and also seems to move a bit and get larger at times. Is this nerve damage or could the tendon have coiled ?
Mon, 16 Dec 2019
Hello,
It could be a hematoma or hypertrophic scar. As of now you can use analgesics / anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac / seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. An MRI scan may be required in case of diagnostic confusion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be a hematoma or hypertrophic scar. As of now you can use analgesics / anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac / seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. An MRI scan may be required in case of diagnostic confusion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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