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Swelling And Bruising, Painful, Got Bit By Dog At Elbow. Should I Meet A Doctor Or Put Ice On It?
A large 90lb dog just bit my elbow about an hour ago. Didn't break the skin, but felt like his teeth hit a nerve(s). Right after I felt faint, and hot, as if I was going to faint, and had the 'wind knocked out of me.' There's already swelling and bruising. A lot of pain at the site, and radiating down my arm. It hurts to grip the steering wheel, and turn. Do I need to get medical attention? Or should I just continue to ice it?
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hi,
first wash the area with soap for atleast 15 minutes and go to doctor as they will give you anti rabies vaccine and tetanus toxoid.It is must to take ARV.Thank you.
first wash the area with soap for atleast 15 minutes and go to doctor as they will give you anti rabies vaccine and tetanus toxoid.It is must to take ARV.Thank you.
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