I cut my leg by my ankle 5 days ago and there is still blood comming out. I change the bandages 2 times a day and put neosporin on it. When I take the bandages off there is blood on them. Should I just leave the bangages off? Should I put rubbing alcohol? What should I do for the cut to heal?
2007-09-13 04:28:55 · 7 answers · asked by ♥Me♥ 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
If you don't have any health problems and feel fine you are likely bleeding for so long due to poor blood clotting or wound healing abilities.
Excess intake of blood thinning agents can cause poor blood clotting. Common blood thinning agents are aspirin, garlic and foods high in omega 3 fatty acids (fatty fish, flax seeds). High intake of vit E and B6 can also cause this. Some people take too much omega 3 in the form of supplements and food. Deficiency of vitamin K can also cause poor blood clotting.
Poor wound healing can be caused by nutritional imbalances, ie. you levels of certain vitamins or minerals may be too high or low. For example low levels of iron and copper can cause this.
I would go to a doctor and also do a hair analysis test to determine if you are suffering from any nutritional imbalances.
2007-09-13 04:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by Eon Works 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No rubbing alcohol. It will burn like crazy. You might need a couple stitches if it has not closed itself within 5 days - that's kind of a long time for a razor cut not to close. See your doctor or local clinic. They can tell you if it needs stitches. Keep up with the neosporin - that's good for the cut.
2007-09-13 04:36:31 · answer #2 · answered by makeloans2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor, but my best guess is that you are keeping it too moist and it's not allowed to dry enough to form a scab. Dump the Neosporin, leave it open to the air. Don't touch it, scratch it, rub it, etc. Good luck. If that doesn't work you may have low blood clotting factor and need to see a doctor.
2007-09-13 04:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to let the air get to it. So i would recommend leaving the bandages off. However continue putting neosporian on it daily.
Good luck!
2007-09-13 04:36:00 · answer #4 · answered by Krissa D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
next time u take the bandage off, look to see if its actually bleeding out of if there's just blood on the surface. if its bleeding, GO TO A DOCTOR!!!!!!!!! ur blood isnt clotting and thats really really really not good!!!!!!!!!
2007-09-13 13:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by 80) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use iodine. Let it burn a bit to kill germs. Leave it open to the air. It will heal in 24 hours.
2007-09-13 04:38:23 · answer #6 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STOP PLAYING AROUND !
GET MEDICAL ADVICE NOW !
DON'T TAKE ASPIRIN.
2007-09-13 04:36:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋