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What Causes Weakness And Bulge In Hand 2 Weeks After Dog Bite?

I received an iv of penicillin and augmentin for 10 days after a dog bite wound to my hand and forearm. However 2 weeks later I still do not have full strength in that arm/fingers along with a bulge on my forearm about 2 inches from my elbow on the inside accompanied by pain. Should I be worried? Or is this still healing?
Thu, 21 May 2015
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Hi,
I understand your concern.
You seem to have adeep bite by a dog. Seems to be a pet, inoculated dog. That's why your doctor did not advise anti rabies vaccine to you. If not, please observe the dog for it's un instigated several bites to others( in case of a stray dog)..
You have received sufficient antibiotics, but you still have swelling , I would advise you to consult a surgeon/ infectious disease doctor .. to exclude deep trauma- causing abscess./ hematoma/ bone involvement.
This will be followed by specific treatment according to cause.
Thanks.
Lo9cal examination, along with needle aspiration/ Xray would help in diagnosis.
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What Causes Weakness And Bulge In Hand 2 Weeks After Dog Bite?

Hi, I understand your concern. You seem to have adeep bite by a dog. Seems to be a pet, inoculated dog. That s why your doctor did not advise anti rabies vaccine to you. If not, please observe the dog for it s un instigated several bites to others( in case of a stray dog).. You have received sufficient antibiotics, but you still have swelling , I would advise you to consult a surgeon/ infectious disease doctor .. to exclude deep trauma- causing abscess./ hematoma/ bone involvement. This will be followed by specific treatment according to cause. Thanks. Lo9cal examination, along with needle aspiration/ Xray would help in diagnosis.