About 3 weeks ago I was bitten by a pet rat, at the time there was lots of blood and some bruising. So I just kept it clean and let it heal up. The other day i noticed the scar had sort of bumped up, and today it really hurts to touch. It's not warm to the touch, it just hurts. Is it worth seeing a doctor about? Or just nothing to worry about?
2007-02-25 04:42:22 · 8 answers · asked by zig_n_zag87 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Better see a doctor, sounds like you have an infection, you may need a tetanus jab.
2007-02-25 04:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pet or not. rats carry bacteria...you need to see a physician now for antibotics and perhaps have the wound incised...sounds like you have some infection deep inside...remember, a tooth bite is a puncture...worst kind of wound. The top heals and the infection grows in he bottom of it.
2007-02-25 14:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by bflogal77 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's vital you go to the doctor. All your other answers confirm this. I'm only adding mine to emphasise you need to get there as soon as possible.
2007-03-01 10:42:20 · answer #3 · answered by michael w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest visiting your doctor to eliminate any chance of infection.
2007-02-25 12:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably nothing but go see your doc it's better to be safe than sorry.
2007-02-25 12:52:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is worth it and please do so as soon as possible!
you might have gotten an infection from the bite. no open wound caused by animal bites should go unattended.
2007-02-25 12:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by #1mary! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i must say you need to visit the doc for you might have gotten rabies and that is not fun so please visit the doc right away.
2007-02-25 14:44:43 · answer #7 · answered by ginger b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh God!! you're turning into a MUTANT!!
2007-02-25 12:46:17 · answer #8 · answered by bluecow 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋