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Swelling And Pain In Finger, Unable To Move The Finger. History Of Being Bit By Puppy Followed By Slight Bleeding. Serious?

was playing with the puppy about a week and a half ago and he has baby sharp teeth. He bit me round the middle finger of my right hand and drew blood but it was very slight .
at the timeit didn't bother me but last week while working cutting down some trees it really swelled up and hurts and I can barely bend that finger .

Wed, 11 Sep 2013
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Hi There!

What measures did you take after the dog bite, with regards to cleaning the wound? Did u take a tetanus shot? Has your puppy been vaccinated for rabies? Was the bite provoked or unprovoked?From your symptoms, I think there might be chances of a slight infection, affecting the middle finger, which can only be assessed visually. In which case, you might need to take a course of antibiotics too, with painkillers. As of now, I would suggest that you take a antiinflammatory tablet like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen, or a combination. And then refer to your ER/ Physician.

Good Luck,

Cheers!
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Swelling And Pain In Finger, Unable To Move The Finger. History Of Being Bit By Puppy Followed By Slight Bleeding. Serious?

Hi There! What measures did you take after the dog bite, with regards to cleaning the wound? Did u take a tetanus shot? Has your puppy been vaccinated for rabies? Was the bite provoked or unprovoked?From your symptoms, I think there might be chances of a slight infection, affecting the middle finger, which can only be assessed visually. In which case, you might need to take a course of antibiotics too, with painkillers. As of now, I would suggest that you take a antiinflammatory tablet like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen, or a combination. And then refer to your ER/ Physician. Good Luck, Cheers!