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Suggest Treatment For Blood Blisters And Numbness After Dog Bite

Hello, I was playing tug-a-war with my dog and she accidently bit my ring finger trying to get her toy from my hand. I have several areas that blood blisters immediatly appeared (near nail and joint; palm side), one small puncture (side half way from the joint and tip) and my finger is fairly numb. My finger is pinkish purple and swollen (this happened about an hour ago). My dog is up-to-date on her shots. I am curious if I should go see a doctor or wait to see if the numbness goes away. I was thinking it could just be numb from swelling. What type of care should be given for the blood blisters? As for the small puncture, I washed it out immediately and applied ice to the finger right away. It was numb as soon as it occurred. Is it possible I may have nerve damage or any fractures?
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment and this is transmitted by dog bite.

As you were accidentally bit by a dog while playing over ring finger which led to blood blisters and one small puncture wound on the finger. The dog is completely vaccinated against rabies. The first aid treatment was given by washing the wound which is the first thing to be done following the dog bite.

As I have explained earlier rabies is a deadly disease which should not be negelcted. For your condition I would suggest you to follow.

1.Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.
2.Passive immunization with RIGs around the wound. If there is a heavy bleeding the wound can be sutured after this.
3.Oral antibiotic like Tab Bactoclav, twice daily
4.Topical Metrogyl ointment.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Blood Blisters And Numbness After Dog Bite

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment and this is transmitted by dog bite. As you were accidentally bit by a dog while playing over ring finger which led to blood blisters and one small puncture wound on the finger. The dog is completely vaccinated against rabies. The first aid treatment was given by washing the wound which is the first thing to be done following the dog bite. As I have explained earlier rabies is a deadly disease which should not be negelcted. For your condition I would suggest you to follow. 1.Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. 2.Passive immunization with RIGs around the wound. If there is a heavy bleeding the wound can be sutured after this. 3.Oral antibiotic like Tab Bactoclav, twice daily 4.Topical Metrogyl ointment. Thank you.