What Causes Cyst On The Area Of Dog Bite Post Treatment?

Posted on Wed, 21 Jan 2015

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Question : I was bit by a pit bull on my right hand in Sept. It headed well after seeing the doctor. But now I have a cyst under the worst bite and I am in alot of pain. Have to wear a wrist band or I will scream in pain. Was this from bite?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Due to the bite.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The cyst in the area of bite can be due to rupture of tendon sheath in the area due to the bite causing the ganglion to appear. Since it is painful, infection needs to be ruled out.
This will subside with proper treatment and local steroid injections.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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