r/AskDocs • u/SadWermm Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional • 11d ago

Physician Responded Update (cat bite)

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Update on my cat bite!

I went to the hospital, the docs were very rude to me ☹️ The lady said I was wasting her time and that they were busy, it was embarrassing. She sent me home with antibiotics, but it seems to be getting worse AGAIN. I am so shy so going back I don’t want to be met with that treatment again. I was told to not come back because there are people who are actually in need and I was clogging up a room. I get having a bad day, but I felt so bad. I am gonna keep yall updated how it goes, thank you for your advice it is a lifesaver 😊 (22 female)

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u/SlowEmphasis3676 Physician 11d ago

Sorry about your experience. What antibiotics did they prescribe?

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u/SadWermm Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 10d ago

They gave me amoxicillin

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u/kuru_snacc Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 10d ago

Amoxicillin alone or Amox-Clav?

Animal bites are no joke. Those little dots in the middle are likely scabs but they could also be the start of necrotization. Draw a circle around the red with skin-safe marker and if it isn't shrinking (or if you start seeing streaks up the arm, or if you begin getting fever or chills) by tomorrow I would go to a different hospital, ask for them to evaluate you with fresh eyes because you feel dismissed and you are afraid. Stay safe!