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Swollen, bruised arms by dog attack without bleeding.

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Friday night I was attacked by two dogs. Luckily neither dog pierced the skin but they did a number on my arm. My left arm is swollen and bruised from my shoulder to fingertips. Friday it didn't hurt at all, Saturday it began to hurt, Sunday it hurt a lot but now the slightest touch is excruciating. Should I go to the doctor or ER? How should I treat it at home?

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Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
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Hello,
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com
I understand your concern.
I have reviewed the images and it definitely looks infected. Dog bite or scratch does not always spread rabies, but does make the area more prone to bacterial infection.
Since you have so much pain, the infection could be spreading and it is better you get it physically examined once. If required they can put you on appropriate antibiotics.
Hope this was helpful,
Regards.

Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
Category: HIV- AIDS Specialist
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MBBS from Sri Ramachandra University in December 2011
M.Med (Family Medicine) - TNMGR University, Chennai
MBA-MPH in Public Health in March 2016, SRM University
Finished AFIH in March 2016, SRM University
MRCP ( UK ), Internal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, June 2016
Fellowship in Diabetology from Martin Luther University in January 2017

Currently Resident Physician, in MD Radiodiagnosis - Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai
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