Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment To Be Taken After Bitten By A Dog

A street dog did try to bite me yesterday evening on left leg below knee.Due to my thick jeans pant it did not succeed but it did leave some teeth mark on my leg.Immediately i washed it with soap and applied turmaric. Then went to Doctor and took a titanus injection.It s not troubling me at all.Whether any further treatment is required?
Mon, 24 Oct 2016
Report Abuse
Anesthesiologist,  's  Response
Hello,

I understand your concern. You made the right call to use soap and water and going to the doctor for the tetanus shot. Good thing the jeans served as a barrier.
You did not specify whether there was any break in the skin. If not, then there is nothing else you should do. If the skin was broken and there was blood, still the measures you took by cleaning it and getting the shot should be enough. Although, I would have prescribed an antibiotic cream.
If, however, you notice any redness, swelling or pain in the bitten area, then an antibiotic is mandatory.

Wishing you all the best.
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment To Be Taken After Bitten By A Dog

Hello, I understand your concern. You made the right call to use soap and water and going to the doctor for the tetanus shot. Good thing the jeans served as a barrier. You did not specify whether there was any break in the skin. If not, then there is nothing else you should do. If the skin was broken and there was blood, still the measures you took by cleaning it and getting the shot should be enough. Although, I would have prescribed an antibiotic cream. If, however, you notice any redness, swelling or pain in the bitten area, then an antibiotic is mandatory. Wishing you all the best.