Question 1

first injection of vaccine after rabies dog bite within 2 hrs. day 2, headache and pain on injury that goes away by painkillers. normal? please ans!

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Yes,: Your got prompt medical care and if you continue with your injections, should be safe.  Pain that resolves with painkillers would be normal at this stage.  I'm sorry about your injury

Question 2

how to deal with dog bite?

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Treatment: I usually recommend a short course of antibiotics for dog bites if there is a penetrated wound, and offer tdap vaccine if you are not up to date (for tetanus).

Question 3

how dangerous is a dog bite?

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Potentially serious: It depends on involvement of deep structures and subsequent wound care.

Question 4

what will i do if dog bite me?

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Go to hospital: Go to the hospital to have the wound cleaned and started on antibiotics. You will need to have your tetanus immunization updated and if possible check to make sure the dog does not have rabies.

Question 5

i don't know what to do for a dog bite?

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Dog bite: Go to emergency room, needs a good wash out, rabie shot history of dog needs  to be known otherwise you may  need prophylaxsis and may need antibiotics.

Question 6

how can you care for a swollen dog bite ?

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

Question 7

what precautions in eating after dog bite?

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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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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