<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I received an iv of penicillin and augmentin for 10 days after a dog bite wound to my hand and forearm. However 2 weeks later I still do not have full strength in that armfingers along with a bulge on my forearm about 2 inches from my elbow on the inside accompanied by pain. Should I be worried? Or is this still healing?  <response>: Hi, I understand your concern. You seem to have deep bite by a dog. Seems to be a pet, inoculated dog. Thats why your doctor did not advise anti rabies vaccine to you. If not, please observe the dog for it sun instigated several bites to othersin case of a stray dog. You have received sufficient antibiotics, but you still have swelling, I would advise you to consult a surgeon infectious disease doctor . To exclude deep trauma-causing abscess. hematoma bone involvement. This will be followed by specific treatment according to cause. Thanks. Local examination, along with needle aspiration X-ray would help in diagnosis. 