I got bitten by a cat 3 weeks ago and the puncture marks healed but then over the last week I noticed lumps coming up from underneath where each tooth hit.... I thought at first it was just scar tissue building up underneath because the cats teeth sunk in pretty deep but its not that. I know its not scar tissue because they are GETTING BIGGER! And there is also one long and thin lump that is in between the bite marks. It feels almost like there is a little tube in my arm. There is a total of 4 lumps --all different shapes and sizes-- they do not really "swell out" on my arm they are hard balls underneath my skin...sorry for all the details I am just confused as to what they are... The doctor gave me antibiotics to take when the bite first happened and I took them (well ok I took 2 days worth of the 10 day presciption but I did take some of them)
I just dont know what they are I have looked at webmd and healthline and etc. and none of the websites mention this at all DOCS PLEASE HELP
2007-07-17 19:56:07 · 6 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Go back to the doctor ASAP. This time, take ALL of the antibiotics or request a penicillin shot; they give you a ten day supply for a REASON.
2007-07-17 20:04:03 · answer #1 · answered by Karen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat bites can cause serious illness. It is not to be taken lightly. You have an infection and need to go back to the doctor or at least get back on those antibiotics and don't miss a dose!! I strongly recommend going back to the
doctor. He will not be happy but better safe than sorry.
2007-07-17 20:06:38 · answer #2 · answered by dcricket23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please go to the doctor or an allergist even. It sounds like you might be somewhat allergic to the cats saliva that bit you, even if you are not allergic to cats all together this is still possible. You probably need to take an entire script of antibiotics or something else like an allergy shot. Some cats saliva can be very harmful so please go soon, I speak from experience!!!!
2007-07-17 20:06:09 · answer #3 · answered by m-flint@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a doctor gives you medicine, especially an antibiotic, you are supposed to take them all! Finish taking your prescription of anti-biotics. Why do think he gave them to you? Now, you're going to have to back to your doc and tell him you didn't do what he told you to do. He may give you more and stronger medicine this time.
2007-07-17 20:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Because it was a puncture instead of a cut, thats why the healing process is much longer. The wound has to heal within!
2016-03-15 06:11:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i can do. my cat bite me but i did not go in doctor yet is almost 5 days now and wash the biten and clean it and there is not hurt about it but i am worry if there is a rubish in it...
2015-08-30 03:18:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋