I was bite by a dog a week ago and my thumb swelled. I was worried it may have been infected. I pushed some clear liquid out of the wound and this relieved the pressure and the swelling went down. Then a few days later my wrist started to swell and it is painful. Could the bite have been infected and the infection moved to my wrist?
Hello and thanks for your question. It is possible that the dog bite caused an infection in the nearby tissue of the wrist. This could be serious, and you need to see a doctor as soon as possible to see if you need an antibiotic. Infections in the hands can spread rapidly so see a doctor as soon as possible.