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A member asked:
Why would i have a hard bumb on my arm that keeps getting bigger months after a dog bite ?
10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dog bite : you might have an abcess, or a keloid formation or a simple seroma (fluid collection). You need to have your family Dr. Examine your arm.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Animal bite: Any animal bite most of the time requires proper washing and prophylactic antibiotics. Depending on the location of the bite wound, it may cause localized cellulitis, abscess, tendon, joint or even bone infection. You may need at least an X-ray, possible incision and drainage by plastic surgeon or dermatologist and appropriate antibiotics
Answered 9/30/2017
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