I was bitten by my friend's dog on Christmas day when tried to break up a fight between his dog and mine. My friend is neurotic about his dog so I know when he says the dog has had his shots, he has. Two problems. First, I'm four months pregnant. Second, the hand he bit is swollen and very red. Hurts like heck. There are two puncture wounds, one on the bony part of my finger that seems to be healing, the other is in the meaty part of the top of my hand. This puncture site is red, swollen and very painful. I'm not sure if it's aggravated or infected. I would think if it was infected both puncture sites would be red. I go to my OB/GYN tommorrow for a visit and I'm thinking about waiting until then. I just don't want to harm the baby if it's infected. I don't have a regular doc because I have just moved to the area. So, getting in to see a doc would be virtually impossible. The ER would take hours and I can't afford to miss work. Am I doing the right thing waiting?
2006-12-27 00:35:02 · 7 answers · asked by ? 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I got a tetanus shot just over a year ago.
2006-12-27 00:51:36 · update #1
If it is infected, waiting one more day isn't going to harm you or the baby. It's ok. Calm down and relax. Your OB/GYN will handle it tomorrow. Sorry about the dog fight. Be careful next time. I understand though. I had to break a fight with my dog and a strange stray chow once. It was the scariest thing I think I've ever done. Have a great day you doggie saver!
2006-12-27 00:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by sapphire_velvet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Number one: tell your friend shots or no shots, get your home owners insurance out and get a hold of the agents name. then I think maybe a trip to the ER if it isn't to far. You may have a small low grade infection. Go from there.
2006-12-27 00:46:30 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely, it needs attention, and you should be taking lots of Vitamin C, to strengthen the immune system, but you may need a shot of antibiotic. Animal shots keep rabies under control, but there are so many bacteria on the teeth, that you may have an ordinary infection, a bad one.
2006-12-27 00:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by JOYCE M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i were in your situation I wouldn't wait. If your are going to the doc tomorrow ask about it then and look around for a regular doc. Best of luck.
2006-12-27 01:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by vw chick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds infected to me, worth the trip to the ER.
2006-12-27 00:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by minimouse68 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't wait! and your "friend" must have home owners insurance that will have to pay the er bill!
2006-12-27 01:19:12 · answer #6 · answered by habs_freak 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you have not had one recently you will need a tetanus injection as soon as possible
2006-12-27 00:50:05 · answer #7 · answered by JOHN jen 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋