i was washing dishes and i cut my thumb with my big knife..that was about 1/2 an hour ago, and it has stopped bleeding now. i bled quite a bit, and the cut is fairly deep. i could go to the clinic, but i go to university and live off campus and i walk and take the bus everywhere..and i'm home alone and still in my pjs...what should i do??
2007-01-20 09:03:52 · 9 answers · asked by lyla 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
get it checked out..there is a window of opportunity to get stitches before it becomes not advisable to do it and lock in infection. Find out now if it requires stitches to avoid a bigger problem
2007-01-20 09:09:03 · answer #1 · answered by Kenneth F 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it has stopped b;eeding with direct steady pressure, you could make a butter fly bandage and pull the edges together. Apply an ice bag or ice in towel to it also, that will retard the bleeding and reduce the swelling.Try not to get it wet. I really think it would be wise to get it stitched, but I understand your circumstances. Couldn't a friend take you to the ER? When was the last time you had a tetanus shot? Don't worry about the PJs we see them all of the time...no problem!
2007-01-20 16:00:40 · answer #2 · answered by bflogal77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether you want a big scar or not. If it has stopped bleeding, you will probably be fine, but you may have damaged some nerves. It may not heal real well without medical attention. If you decide to not go to the clinic, make sure it is clean, use an antibiotic ointment and watch it carefully. DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN-it is a blood thinner.
2007-01-20 09:10:11 · answer #3 · answered by juniper 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well it really depends. if the bleeding has stopped that a good sign. it really depends on how deep the cut really is. sometimes they wont even worry about stitching unless it effects a major part of your body. as anyone would tell u . its your choice. whatever u think is best. i always say. good luck
2007-01-20 09:13:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These type of deep cuts usually heal well with a bandaid or steristrip applied. the fact it has stopped bleeding means no major vessel has been breached Either way you will have a scar
2007-01-20 09:08:26 · answer #5 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have to put steri strips on then you should go check out. Infection could also occur is you have a deep cut. When in doubt go get checked out.
2007-01-20 13:53:46 · answer #6 · answered by momoxyz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy some steri strips from your chemist and keep them handy. If you feel the wound is deep then place the steri strips over them, they are just like having stitches but painless. They are like a very sticky narrow plaster that when placed across the wound keeps it in place. You may need to use 2 or 3 depending on the length of the would. Using these lessons the amount of scarring also.
2007-01-20 09:35:45 · answer #7 · answered by slipper 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
If it stopped bleeding, it should probably be ok. Just keep it dry, if still hurts on Monday call your doctor.
2007-01-20 09:08:43 · answer #8 · answered by girl.golfer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it stopped bleeding you should be fine.. just keep it dry and clean and take care of it.
2007-01-21 12:10:18 · answer #9 · answered by K Boose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋