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Knife deep cut

2022-11-24 11:13:16
I had a knife cut on my thumb and it looks deep cut, what should I do ? Had quite blood loss and dont know would bandage work or need a treatment
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Two things to address:- 1) if the deeper structure like tendons are cut, for that you need to visit a hospital.. (indications:- thumb movements are not normal, restricted thumb movements) 2) if deeper structures are infact, need to look at the wound the tagging sutures are required or a simple band will do..
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you beed to forward the picture of the wound site.
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compression bandages to stop bleeding before seen by a doctor...

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Please share a picture and tell the duration of the cut
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visit a surgeon ASAP

Answered2022-11-30 13:03:03

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If its deep then need to stitch, if deeper structures damaged, have to repair them
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