I received a dog bite on the face about this time last year. I since have noticed a little numbness to the area where I got bit. Does this mean I have some nerve damage? If so, can it be corrected. Doctors advice would be helpful! ;)
2006-06-09 17:33:45 · 7 answers · asked by Hi 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I seen a doctor the next day. He put me on antibiotics in case of infection. The dog did break the skin but no scar. But when he broke the skin, is when I am thinking he may have hurt a nerve.
2006-06-09 17:40:46 · update #1
Any time you get injured, you damage anything in that area. Depending on the extent of the injury, you will have numbness there for some time. It takes nerves 1 month per 1 centimeter to heal so it would depend on how big the areas are that are affected and how much nerve damage is involved. It is pretty much a given if the dog's bite broke the skin, it involved nerve damage. To make sure, you should see a doctor, otherwise, you simply have to let your body heal itself in it's own good time. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!!!
2006-06-09 17:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by roritr2005 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible. And yes, it can be repaired to some extent. I imagine it could be costly. You really should see a doctor and not ask on yahoo... And hey, ouch. I hope you don't have too bad of scar.
2006-06-09 17:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by DmanLT21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely need to get an mri or professional help to see if you do have nerve damage
2006-06-09 17:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by rj2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor now..
2006-06-09 17:36:26 · answer #4 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT KIND OF DOCTOR DID YOU GO SEE, THAT DIDN'T GIVE YOU THE ANSWER TO YOUR ?
2006-06-09 17:59:19 · answer #5 · answered by Twinkles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its proabably too lte now. you might have to have a head transplant.
2006-06-09 17:35:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hunny, go to the doctors then..
2006-06-09 17:35:48 · answer #7 · answered by mimmy-ann y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋