bleeding?
2007-02-24 04:09:07 · 18 answers · asked by sylviamachado@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
it depends on where you cut yourself, if there is a vein there, try wrapping it up tight with gauze or a bandage,,,,, not sure how long you are speaking of it bleeding, if after 15 minutes of applied pressure and it hasnt stopped, see a doctor,,,,,,,,, sometimes its not the depth that defines the seriousness of a cut,,, its where it happens
2007-02-24 04:13:33 · answer #1 · answered by dlin333 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope by now it has stopped bleeding. If this problem is occuring often, you need to be checked for Hemophilia, lack of clotting factor in blood. If it is not a regular problem, it may be a deep cut. And are you on blood thinners like aspirin and coumadin? That could also account for this.
Keep Tincture Hemamelis with you and apply it next time. Rescue remedy will also help.
2007-02-24 12:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is the cut and how long ago was it? If it's on a place that moves a lot, it will be hard to stop the bleeding- at least without a bandaid. And if it's on your head, those tend to bleed a lot.
In any case, wash it with soap and water, douse it with an antiseptic such as alcohol or peroxide, then put abandaid on it.
2007-02-24 12:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you have that disease that makes little cuts bleed forever because your blood wont clot.... but thats like, really rare. anyways.... i guess its like shaving cuts. like, its a little nick but it bleeds for EVER. just apply lots of pressure on the area (given its not your neck or eyelid =P), and dont remove the cloth or w.e for like, 10 minutes. after 10 minutes check if its not bleeding, then put some polysporn on it to keep infection out... and cover it with a bandaid. however, if it is still bleeding, you might want to go to a doctor... the cut might be deeper than you think. soooooo anyways i hope i was a help =)
2007-02-24 12:15:30 · answer #4 · answered by bulletprooflonliness 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's minor- put gauze or a clean rag or a bandaid and some pressure on it. use tape to maintain the pressure if need be. Depending on where the cut is, you may need a stitch or 2.
If you have a platelet disorder, or took a lot of aspirin lately, or drank a lot last night, or are on coumadin, you might not stop bleeding right away.
2007-02-24 12:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the blood is not clotting like it should. Hold the cut above your heart if possible and apply pressure. It should stop soon. Did you take maybe some aspirin or some type of medicine that thins your blood? That might be cause too.
Just apply pressure to it.
2007-02-24 12:13:20 · answer #6 · answered by Peace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have opened a vein subconsciously or (god forbid) mb clipped an artery if it's deep enough, keep applying pressure and keep the wound well dressed to create like an artificial scab, this will help the blood keep flowing without leaving the body (not as much anyway).
My only other advice would be see a doctor immediately if you are concerned, they will help even if it's only a small problem.
2007-02-24 13:28:13 · answer #7 · answered by Thomas L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be a small cut but it went in pretty deeply i suggest wait alittle and if it doesnt stop bleedin go to the hospital
2007-02-24 12:12:01 · answer #8 · answered by arab 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask a doctor if it keeps bleeding because you can bled to death.
2007-02-24 12:12:07 · answer #9 · answered by *Hawaian_Chic_101* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you take a blood thinner like asprin if so that could cause it. put pressure on it for five minutes and see if it stops then.
2007-02-24 12:13:01 · answer #10 · answered by dina t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋