Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Had A Dog Bite On Arm, Was Itchy, Painful. Now Tender Lump. Is It Cancerous?
hi, about 2 years ago i got bitten by a dog on my left arm it was swollen and black and blue and painful and itchy for weeks. eventually the swell-en went down but still itchy and painful for a while it came and go then i notice a lump right there which is tender when I touch it. the itchiness and pain has stop but the lump is still there and tenderness is as well should i be concerned is it cancerous of this lump. In the begging i felt like i had nerved damage. What should i do?
posted on
Sat, 25 May 2013
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sat, 25 May 2013
Answered on
Sat, 25 May 2013
Last reviewed on
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Ibuprofen
Loading Online Doctors....