Need medication for swelling on body with lump due to a dog bite
Patient: I was bitten by a pit bull 2 weeks ago the swelling is gone the puncture wounds are healing fantastically and the bruising is changing colors everyday however the is a large hard lump underneath the affected area is this/normal? Its also on my left outer thigh in the muscle. Thanks for your help.  Tiffany Doctor: Hi,Welcome to HCM.Dog bite wounds if tended properly should heal by 2 weeks. More than the wound, rabies vaccination is important in this case. If the dog is vaccinated then you need to get a TT shot and observe the dog. If it is not vaccinated, you need to get antirabies vaccination as soon as possible. Application of antibacterial cream over the wound will heal it faster.Thanks.