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In an unfortunate accident I got bit by my dog . He has shots. All bruising and redness went away but now I have a round hard painful swelling around the bite about silver dollar size. I m putting ice on it but doesn t seem to be helping. I m scared to go to doctor in case I get my dog in trouble
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that there is no point of worry if your dog has all the shots. The wound area might getting healing so it become hard. You can wait for a week or so to start getting healing result. I will be happy to answer your further concern You can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling After Dog Bite
Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that there is no point of worry if your dog has all the shots. The wound area might getting healing so it become hard. You can wait for a week or so to start getting healing result. I will be happy to answer your further concern You can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.