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Today dog bite me No wound. But little swell scratches. Minor se mujhe injection Lena chaiye. Tetnus injection Lena chaiye...?
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Kindly adhere to these guidelines.
1. Clean the wound: Use mild soap and warm water to gently wash the wound. This will help remove any dirt or bacteria that may be present.
2. Apply an antiseptic: After cleaning the wound, apply an antiseptic solution or ointment to help prevent infection. Examples include hydrogen peroxide, povidone-iodine, or an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment.
3. Stop the bleeding: If the wound is bleeding, apply gentle pressure using a clean cloth or sterile gauze pad until the bleeding stops.
4. Cover the wound: Once the wound is clean and dry, cover it with a sterile bandage or adhesive strips. This will protect it from additional dirt and bacteria.
5. Monitor for signs of infection: Keep an eye on the wound for any signs of infection, such as increased redness, swelling, pain, pus, or fever. If these symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
6. Update tetanus vaccination: If the skin is broken or punctured, it is important to ensure that the individual's tetanus vaccination is up to date. Tetanus shots are typically recommended every 10 years.
7. Seek medical attention if needed: If the bite or scratch is deep, large, or causing severe pain, it is advisable to seek medical attention. Additionally, medical attention should be sought for bites on the face, hands, or genitals, as well as for bites from stray or wild animals.
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Can help you with and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. next course of action
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An image of your dog bite is important for making a diagnosis of the category of bite. Certain bites require only rabies vaccine and tetanus but some bites where wound is deeper would require a rabies monoclonal antibody as well. Kindly get a consultation for categorising your dog bite and getting appropriate management.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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If there is only scratches no blood oozing out then only just take tetanus vaccination and rabies immunisation ( but also tell to healthcare professional about previous any vaccination in last 5 years )
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wash the wound with soap and water.
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If it is a domesticated dog, check for vaccination status.
If it was a minor scratch no blood. Just wash with soap under running water.
If the scratch drew blood or is deep or the wound is a bite and deep , get Injection TT and rabies injection immediately.
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Check whether vaccinated dog if not take immunoglobulins, vaccines
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Practitioner
9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
ccording to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as query about report as dog bite
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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Please take consultation.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Inj TT
Inj arv
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Vaidya Manisha
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Kindly consult
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Dr. Deepak Kumar Sharma
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Kangra
You should get tetanus if not taken before.... along with that you can get Rabies injection (4 injection) on separate days incase if you have doubt...it will be for your safety
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Meerut
Apko rabies vaccination Lena chahiye
And tetanus bhi .
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Yes...U should take TT and Inj rabipure
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