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Rabies anxiety
Hello doctors! 3 to 4 months ago i was scratched by a playfull street dog while playing with it. The scratch was not long, neither did it bleed. I did not take any vaccine. I own a dog myself and whenever it scratches me that causes bleeding or redness , it leaves a permanent mark. Though there is no mark where the stray dog had scratched me. 10 days ago i was feeling irritation in my throat but i gained no fever in these 10 days. I have been suffering from severe anxiety feeling i might have rabies. I had watched videos of rabies and what not. Ive thought of it multiple times before. Ive not been able to indulge in any activities or even smile or laugh in these 10 days. I feel sick-ish almost everyday yet gain no temprature. Im not able to eat any solids due to vomiting tendency. Though it ocsionally gets better upon talking to my parents and feeling hungry. Please evaluate my risk of rabies and what i should do next. 🙏
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There is no rabies. Since u have a dog vaccinate your dog and u get vaccinated which will relieve from your anxiety. And it’s almost 3-4 months ago so don’t worry about your risk of infection
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It is not rabies
Just relax ,you don't need any PEP after 3-4months
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It's highly unlikely you have rabies right now. Still for anxiety release take arv doses
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As u have more exposure to pets, better advice I give you is to get done ARV vaccination
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Hello! Based on your description, the scratch occurred 3–4 months ago, was superficial without bleeding, and you’ve had no rabies symptoms such as fever, hydrophobia, aerophobia, or paralysis. That makes the risk of rabies extremely low — almost negligible. The throat irritation and sick feeling are much more likely due to anxiety and stress, not rabies infection.
At this point, no post-exposure vaccine is required, but I’d advise a detailed anxiety evaluation and reassurance therapy. It’s important to stop watching rabies-related videos — they’re only worsening your fear cycle.
You’re safe — but let’s help you overcome this health anxiety properly.
You can reach me personally for a detailed guidance and recovery plan on WhatsApp at eight zero zero nine eight two one double three two.
I’ll help you get completely relieved from this fear.
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No need to worry
Just take the vaccination and also vaccinate your dog
Send dog for some other place for sometime becoz if he rome around you u'll get more thoughts about that
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Since you are normal and alive after 3-4 months
It is a proof that you don’t have rabies
For more information kindly consult
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Kindly urgently consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six to resolve all your queries and anxiety. I can guide u well.
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Better take the vaccine, to reduce anxiety.
Take tab pantaprazole 40mg one daily before breakfast for 5 to 7 days.
Tab dom d.t. 10mg one every 8hours .
Take small frequent meals, avoid fatty, spicy food.
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Hlo sir If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on Whats App at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for al free detailed discussion
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, this is really anxiety.
You suffer a lot its better to go with vaccine , vaccine is totally safe.
0, 3, 7, 28 day.
ABHAYRUB, rabivax
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Dose is 1 ml
Site deltoid
Intradermal route.
If fever use pcm 650 after food 3 times or as required.
Emset4 MD to put under toung it dissolve with saliva slowly once to stop nausea vomit.
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Dont worry.. I need detail historyHellooo please connect me through practo or wattsap
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Dr. Ishwa Vaderia
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1 yrs exp
Rajkot
Need to know more details
Consult on 9three28010077
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Dr. Shivani B
General Practitioner
Bangalore
Don't worry nd don't get anxious
Take rabies vaccine on day 0 3, 7 28
For vomit take tab ondansetron twice daily
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
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