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What Causes Back Pain And Painful Breathing After Bitten By A Dog?

I work at a pet care facility and recently (3 days ago) had a 130+ lb Rottweiler get excited and pull me around a corner while holding his leash. Ever since the incident I have had excruciating back pain. If I lift my arms up it becomes painful to breathe, also when I go to walk I get a shooting pain up my leg causing me to almost fall. Also, I can barley bend over, once I get to about 120 degrees I get a pain in my back that knocks the air out of me. The pain has gotten worse in the past 3 days (today being the worst). Should I try to wait it out or should I go ahead and go to the hospital and get it checked out?
Wed, 2 Aug 2023
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Hi,

It is better to complete the course of anti rabies vaccination and do a routine follow up at a nearby health center w.r.t. bite injury. For pain, take Arnica 200 medicine twice daily for 3 days.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. A. Amin, Homeopath
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What Causes Back Pain And Painful Breathing After Bitten By A Dog?

Hi, It is better to complete the course of anti rabies vaccination and do a routine follow up at a nearby health center w.r.t. bite injury. For pain, take Arnica 200 medicine twice daily for 3 days. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. A. Amin, Homeopath