What causes inflammation around the dog bite site?
Patient: Sir, I was bitten by a dog in July of 2008.I took injection of tetanus 26 or 27 hrs latter then i was injected with anti rabis about 27 days latter but i always feel inflation around bitten area.Sir, am i needed further treatment? please suggest me sir i live in tension. Doctor: Hi,I had gone through your query and understand your concern.Please do not worry.You were treated with proper medications earlier.The cause of feeling inflation around the bitten area may be due to fibrosis and scarring during wound healing.It will not cause any health problems and you do not need any further treatment for this.If you find signs of inflammation like redness,swelling,raised local temperature,pain etc,then please contact with your local doctor because it needs physicians attention to confirm the diagnosis and for proper management.Hope this relieves your tension.If you have further queries,please ask us any time.Wish you peaceful life.