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Suggest Treatment For Punctured Deformed Wounds On Arm After A Pitbull Attack

I was attacked by a pit bull @230am.. he latched onto my bicep and I no longer have complete range of motion in my arm. The muscle is somewhat deformed and puncture wounds are deep. 13 hours later and the bleeding still hasn t stopped. I m wondering how likely it would be that I need surgery to restore the muscle and tendons and how long should the bleeding last. Also I don t knew what I should be taking for pain Thank you for your time Jenn
Mon, 20 Apr 2020
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Hi,

The persistent bleeding at 13 hours of bull injury indicates damage to certain blood vessels, which needs particular attention. My guidelines at present:
- Primary pain relief with analgesic tablet as diclofenac sodium with antacid
- Sterile saline dressing with application of hydrogen peroxide to control the bleeding
- Tetanus prophylaxis if no vaccination of tetanus since last 10 years period

Visit your nearest doc for evaluation of your:
@ Wound depth
@ Bleeding control with suturing
@ Antibiotics prescription
@ Surgery of possible nerve or tendon repair
@ Others

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

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Punctured Deformed Wounds On Arm After A Pitbull Attack

Hi, The persistent bleeding at 13 hours of bull injury indicates damage to certain blood vessels, which needs particular attention. My guidelines at present: - Primary pain relief with analgesic tablet as diclofenac sodium with antacid - Sterile saline dressing with application of hydrogen peroxide to control the bleeding - Tetanus prophylaxis if no vaccination of tetanus since last 10 years period Visit your nearest doc for evaluation of your: @ Wound depth @ Bleeding control with suturing @ Antibiotics prescription @ Surgery of possible nerve or tendon repair @ Others Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon