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A member asked:
How long does it take swelling from a dog bite to go away?
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Very variable: It depends on location of bite, whether it was sutures or infected, and whether deeper structures involved. Weeks to mos!
Answered 6/24/2019
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Dog Bites: The amount of swelling after a dog bite is related to the extent of injury and whether an infection is present. A dog bite may injure structures deep to the skin such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles, tendons etc. Dog bites commonly result in infection. In general a dog bite should be evaluated and treated by a medical professional.
Answered 2/26/2018
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