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What Is The Reason For Having Lump On Lower Abdomen After A Dog Bite?
My fiance recently(about a month ago) got bit by his dog they were playing witha rope and the dog accidentally bit him instead of the rope...anway the bite was below his belly button right above his pants line on his lower abdomin and you could see the teeth marks and it bruised very badly...now most of the bruising has dissapered but there is a hard lump where he was bit im concerned it could be like a tumor or hernia...what do you think
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
Hi,
I can understand the concern for lump on lower abdomen after a dog bite in your fiance.
After reading the query it appears to be simple soft tissue of the lower abdomen. It is quite common phenomenon to have healing with this type of appearance.
I advise you to not pinch or pop the area otherwise these areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. For time being period you can apply antibiotic cream such as fucidin or mupirocin and take NSAIDS tablet such as paracetamol or diclofenac. Do not try to even touch or pinch the area as can cause more aggravation of the problem.
You should preferably meet a doctor who can examine your fiance physically and provide the best treatment.
Take care.
I can understand the concern for lump on lower abdomen after a dog bite in your fiance.
After reading the query it appears to be simple soft tissue of the lower abdomen. It is quite common phenomenon to have healing with this type of appearance.
I advise you to not pinch or pop the area otherwise these areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. For time being period you can apply antibiotic cream such as fucidin or mupirocin and take NSAIDS tablet such as paracetamol or diclofenac. Do not try to even touch or pinch the area as can cause more aggravation of the problem.
You should preferably meet a doctor who can examine your fiance physically and provide the best treatment.
Take care.
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