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Puncture wound
Puncture wound. Pictures attached. It's still bleeding after 2 hours but bleeding has decreased. Tetanus taken.
Is dressing/ stitches needed?
How to take care of this wound ?
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Dressing of wound is necessary
Stitches not necessarily needed if the wound is less than 1 cm
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Medication under prescription is advisable
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Dressing is required
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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5 yrs exp
Nellore
Yes dressing is needed...
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