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Should I return to the emergency room or give the antibiotic Augmentin more time to work, since after taking it for almost 72 hours for a deep cat bite, my swelling has not gone down and severe pain is now spreading to my fingers and elbow?

Asked by Female, 25 · 17 days ago

Because cat bites can introduce deep bacteria, the fact that your swelling hasn't improved after 72 hours of Augmentin and the pain is spreading to your fingers and elbow means you should return to the emergency room right away. Spreading pain can be a sign that the infection is traveling along deeper tissues, which requires immediate evaluation and potentially intravenous antibiotics. Please do not wait; having a doctor re-examine your arm is the safest way to ensure you heal fully.
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Should I return to the emergency room or give the antibiotic Augmentin more time to work, since after taking it for almost 72 hours for a deep cat bite, my swelling has not gone down and severe pain is now spreading to my fingers and elbow?

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