I had a cyst removed on the back of my knee and they used dermabond to close it. That fell off and the Dr said to wait and get gauze on it and let it close naturally. It's still not closing and it looks like I'm going to need stitches after all. Does it hurt much?
2007-01-09 04:33:24 · 17 answers · asked by Cass S 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Not normally. But some times the ole Doc. goofes
2007-01-09 04:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to get stitches in my knee a couple years ago. Usually the Doctor will give you a shot to numb the area where you're getting the stitches. This feels a little weird, but the shot doesn't really hurt. It'll just feel strange cause you can feel it getting numb, and burning just a little, as the liquid is injected. Then while you're getting the stitches you'll feel the doctor pulling a little... cause the surrounding area isn't numb. But you won't feel the needle or anything. It's a very odd feeling, but doesn't hurt. You might want to take a couple Tylenol after you get the stitches cause when the numbness wears off it might hurt just a little, like a bruise, from the stress on your skin... but you won't need anything stronger than that. Sounds like your doctor should've just given you stitches to begin with, but I'm guessing the cut wasn't very big. You'll be fine. And it'll probably scar a little bit but that's really no big deal.
2007-01-09 04:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by starsmoak 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you get stiched, the doctor will first give you a shot in the area that will be worked on to numb your skin. The initial injection will sting a bit, but after that you won't feel a thing :)
Don't be scared....my husband got 14 staples in his head and although he cringed a bit when he felt the needle, during the longest part of the procedure he was laughing at me caused i was grossed out about seeing his skull!
You'll Be Fine!
God Bless
2007-01-09 04:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by brookebjpl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really I have had 3 back surguries, 3 elbow, wrist, hemmroids removed, knee stitched up, although last back I had staples, they hurt really bad coming out...Stitches not bad...If it is not a long cut or deep let it heal naturally when it closes good use vitamin e cream or that cream for pregnant women..
2007-01-09 04:40:43 · answer #4 · answered by General Lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting stitches doesn't actually hurt. The shots the doctor will give you to numb the area first are slightly painful.
2007-01-09 04:39:58 · answer #5 · answered by rhonda j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctor will give you a numbing shot in the area to be stitched. Shouldn't hurt at all.
2007-01-09 04:38:03 · answer #6 · answered by Squeegee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heck yeah sorry but I was 4 year old when I injury in between my eye and nose. I remember everything and than my friend had to get stiches and it felt like 15 bee stings per time he needed a shot. About the same for me.
2015-01-15 18:45:37 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they will numb it before putting in the stitches, and the shots are like pinches, you only feel the first one usually. Taking them out doesn't hurt at all, in fact it sort of tickles and itches.
2007-01-09 04:38:16 · answer #8 · answered by Fruit Cake Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they hurt a little , but they usually num the site , unless your like me and tell the doctor to just do the stitches.
2007-01-09 12:41:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the needle to inject numbing agents in. stings a little
2007-01-09 04:37:38 · answer #10 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋