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8 stitches and cut artery on top of foot

2018-07-04 18:42:46
Dropped a glass pitcher on the top of my foot last night and received 8 stitches, they said i also cut an artery, which seems to still be bleeding and i was wondering how long it will take for it to stop and when should i worry?
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Dear ,as pet your  given information if artery is involved then cannot take stitch need to repair the artery ,then closing would ,if still u getting bleed ,swelling increased ,pain increased consult doctor immediately ,confirm is there involved artery or not ,if not no need to worry
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If swelling is there with pain. Go and see the doctor. The collected blood needs to be removed...if not you can wait for aweek for the wound to heal

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