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What Does Numbness In The Foot After A Dog Bite Indicate?

Hello; my Filipino wife was bitten by our puppy in toe this morning 12 hours ago; not vaccinated; skin broken but not bleeding ! Started getting slightly knumb in foot area right away ; as day progresses numbness progressed up leg now almost to knee , although she walks fine ! We became concerned earlier and are on our way to 3 rd Hospital that assures is they have rabies vaccine! I explained symptoms at other two hospitals but no one examined her but sent us chasing vaccine ! From what I’m reading these symptoms not rabies since it takes days to show any symptoms! What is it she is experiencing! Should I be seriously concerned! I am right now !
posted on Thu, 5 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Numbness may be due to the nerve irritation or we don't know it needs to examine which can’t be done with online consultation. Since doctors have seen you and told to take vaccine just take it. Nothing serious at all. If there is any problem with numbness then kindly go to a doctor. I hope you understand the constraints of online consultation.

Hope this information helps you sort out your problems. If you feel it’s helpful then kindly give me a user thank vote.
Happy Health!
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Dr. Archana
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What Does Numbness In The Foot After A Dog Bite Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Numbness may be due to the nerve irritation or we don t know it needs to examine which can’t be done with online consultation. Since doctors have seen you and told to take vaccine just take it. Nothing serious at all. If there is any problem with numbness then kindly go to a doctor. I hope you understand the constraints of online consultation. Hope this information helps you sort out your problems. If you feel it’s helpful then kindly give me a user thank vote. Happy Health! Regards, Dr. Archana