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Bit By A Pit Bull Dog, Beneath Back Of Leg, 4 Stitches, Hard Lump Near The Wound, Calf Numb. Reason ?

I was bit by a Pit Bull dog 1 week ago a little beneath the back of my leg behind the knee. The gash was about 2" L x 1" W x 3/4" D and required 4 stitches. Now, there is a hard lump near the wound and my calf is partiallt numb. What could be causing the numbness and the hard spot?

Thanks much in advance!

Sincerely, AAAA
posted on Sat, 6 Jul 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

Looks like you have had a deep wound. Dog bites must be cleaned well before stitching the wound. I am sure your doctor has taken care of all necessary precautions.

A wound as described by you would need a bit of time to heal. Right now healing has just begun and granulation tissue is forming inside. You will have a lump like feeling. Please take serratiopeptidase medication to enhance healing after consulting your doctor.

Hope this helps.
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Bit By A Pit Bull Dog, Beneath Back Of Leg, 4 Stitches, Hard Lump Near The Wound, Calf Numb. Reason ?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Looks like you have had a deep wound. Dog bites must be cleaned well before stitching the wound. I am sure your doctor has taken care of all necessary precautions. A wound as described by you would need a bit of time to heal. Right now healing has just begun and granulation tissue is forming inside. You will have a lump like feeling. Please take serratiopeptidase medication to enhance healing after consulting your doctor. Hope this helps.