I just cut my right thumb with a steak knife and it went through abou a quarter of the way...
It hasn't stopped bleeding and I did it like 10 minutes ago....
I need to go to work.... Will this damage my thumb?
2007-02-15 22:49:54 · 6 answers · asked by ulu2011 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
if you got to go to work sounds like it could be fairly deep apply pressure to the place to stop the bleeding and i have no idea what work you do but keep it clean,it wont damage your thumb but expect it will get sore,if you cant get to the doctor and it wont close go to the pharmacy and get some super glue stitches
2007-02-16 09:12:50 · answer #1 · answered by loveChrist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really should see a doctor but on the way to the doctor you must control the bleeding, First apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean dressing, if the bleeding doesn't stop elevate your arm and then apply a bandage around your thumb.
2007-02-16 01:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First wash out the blood, dry it with a cloth, put Neosporin or any anti-biotic ointment with a q-tip on the cut, and then add a bandaid.
The bleeding will eventually stop. Bring some extra bandaids and anti-biotic ointment with q-tips to work just in case.
I REALLY advise you see a doctor as soon as possible but to stop the bleeding, do that for now.
If it still bleeds after that, you shouldn't go to work and see a doctor ASAP
2007-02-15 22:57:19 · answer #3 · answered by John Becker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the bleeding won't stop straight away so wash the wound, put some antibiotic, bandaid it, and maybe hold it up a little. see a doctor because with a wound like that there's a risk of infection, and if it's before the last thumb joint there's a possibility of a muscle or tendon being cut, which won't be good news for finger movement.
2007-02-15 23:10:11 · answer #4 · answered by implosion13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To slow the bleeding you need to hold your thumb above your heart. I know it probably sounds crazy, but it does help with stopping the bleeding. I suggest you get to a doctor asap. I did the same thing to mine and ended up with six stitches.
2007-02-15 23:03:01 · answer #5 · answered by jbpammy004 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds fairly deep, you possibly need stitches even if it's just butterfly stitches.
Personally i'd go to A and E not work, just to get it sorted.
Only a Doctors examination could tell you about possible permanent damage, it depends how deep the cut is and exactly where on the thumb.
2007-02-15 23:01:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋