Question 1

numb finger after dog bite. is it nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Yes possible: Yes possible, digital nerves may be involved see your doctor after examination will refer to a hand surgeon.

Question 2

numb on leftside lower lip, to leftside of upper chin after dog bite, the sutures has removed, but i can feel a small hard lump, is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Scar Tissue: It is not unusual to feel a hard area of scar tissue within a wound such as you describe.  The scar will fade and flatten out over the next six months.

Question 3

how do dog bites heal?

Accepted Answer

Healing dog bites: Dog bites are dirty, therefore infection is a problem. Dog bites should be cleaned, debrided and depending on the area of the body left open or loosely stitched. It they are stitched they should be watched closely and if there is any signs of infection the wound should be opened. After a few days when the chance of infection is passed they will heal like any other wound.

Question 4

what should be done for a dog bite?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: See an emergency room physician or your family physician immediately to be evaluated for any underlying injury to the area and most important to prevent infection. Dog bites can cause serious skin infections known as cellulitis which can be easily prevented with oral antibiotics.

Question 5

how can you care for a swollen dog bite ?

Accepted Answer

Med eval: Obtain medical evaluation. This could represent swelling from injury or from infection.

Question 6

what precautions in eating after dog bite?

Accepted Answer

Dog Bite: I know of no precautions in eating after said dog bite.  However, did the dog have all its immunizations such as Rabies?  Was it your dog, a neighbors dog?  Was the attack provoked or unprovoked?  Have you had a recent tetanus shot?

Question 7

do doctors see a lot of patients with dog bites?

Accepted Answer

Dog bites are common: Depends on the doctor, but dog bites are common and benefit from treatment.

Question 8

i got a dog bite (no bleeding), will i get sick?

Accepted Answer

Dog bite result: It depends on whether the skin was broken . If the skin wasn't broken then you dhouldnt have an problem. If the skin was broken make sure you get proper wound care from a physician.If you know the dog that bit you make sure that he's had his shots are that he doesn't get sick in a few days. If you don't know the dog you may have to notify the police for a possible rabies alert.

Question 9

what to do about a dog bite that hasn't broken the skin?

Accepted Answer

Clean the area: If the bite hasn't broken the skin there is little chance of infection. Clean the skin and apply some antibiotic creme and it should heal.

Question 10

how long after a dog bite would tetanus symptoms show up?

Accepted Answer

: Dog bites are not risky for tetanus. No worries.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Dog bite numbness

A member asked:

Numb finger after dog bite. is it nerve damage?

A member asked:

Numb on leftside lower lip, to leftside of upper chin after dog bite, the sutures has removed, but i can feel a small hard lump, is it normal?

A member asked:

How do dog bites heal?

A member asked:

What should be done for a dog bite?

A member asked:

How can you care for a swollen dog bite ?

A member asked:

What precautions in eating after dog bite?

A member asked:

Do doctors see a lot of patients with dog bites?

A member asked:

I got a dog bite (no bleeding), will i get sick?

A member asked:

What to do about a dog bite that hasn't broken the skin?

A member asked:

How long after a dog bite would tetanus symptoms show up?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?