Uhh does this mean I need stitches?!


Question: Uhh does this mean I need stitches.?
I have a cut on my thigh and its been like 5 hours since the cut. The bleeding stopped and I bandaged it up, but then when I took the bandage off it started bleeding again. So does this mean I need stitches.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
Probably not . Can you see white "noodly" stuff from it .?
Place a band aid on it you will want it semi tight but not so to compromise the circulation . If your finger starts to throb turn , blue , red or blanched white or if it becomes cool or cold to the touch remove it at once .Leave the band aid on all day then soak in warm water to remove it and place a clean one on , using great care to remove it but not the clot , if you can not control the bleeding with pressure contact your PCP , er , or urgi care center . Watch for signs of infection such as red streaks , or feeling hot to the touch .Usually they will not stitch after 6 hours since risk of infection has increased , if you do need them they will place you on antibiotics first to prevent an infection.Health Question & Answer

If it's deep, maybe. However, if you want too long to go to the hospital, they won't be able to stitch it up.

Taking the bandage off caused the cut to start bleeding again because it literally ripped the clot out.Health Question & Answer

No, it depends on the severity of the cut. How deep it is.? Don't take the bandage off either, that will open it back up.Health Question & Answer

Go to the hospital. You will have a nasty scar and are risking infection that could do a whole lot of damage!Health Question & Answer



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