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Wound open after stichinhg removing
I had a surgery doctor put 5 stiches today when I went for stiches remove my wund got open after stiches my doctor said if u keep cleaning ur wound u don't HV to go for again stichinhg can anybody tell me ... should I got for stichinhg again or I should keep cleaning so my skin will join automatically..as he said superficial open only if u clean u will not HV to again stichinhg!!!
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Keep it open... Nothing more to do
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Dr. Smitha Nambiar
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19 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
As it's a superficial wound noneed of further stitches..it will heal by itself. Try to keep area clean and avoid unnecessary movements for faster healing
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