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I have just got stitches on my lower leg . can i sleep sidewards or will it effect the wound . kindly advice what is to be done . Will i be able to sleep on My side or not
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If there are stitches on lower leg and when u lie to one side if pressure is exerted on the wound then only there are chances that wound healing process may delay or aggravate the pain at wound site.
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Preferably lie on back region and consult your doctor who had put stitches on your lower leg.
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Avoid eating curd and groundnuts till the wound is completely healed.
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