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how to deal with a scalp laceration on a child?

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How deep?: First apply pressure to stop the bleeding and see how deep it is, if it is not deep, cleanse with running water to get any debris out
if you can see layers of tissue under the skin of the laceration you may need stitches or staples to help it heal.

Question 2

what is the treatment for scalp laceration?

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Staples: Most scalp lacerations can be closed with staples. Some still are repaired with sutures. See a physician.

Question 3

how to fix a scalp laceration on a two year old?

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Depends on the situa: Shallow or short cuts may not need anything more than a good wash out and antibiotic ointment.Deeper cuts that gape open likely need closure.Local instillation of anesthetic followed by staples or sutures is routine, complex deeper lesions may require an anesthetic, a good washout with saline & deep sutures followed by a surfaces closure.Most can be done in a pediatricians office or urgent care ctr.

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is it normal for a laceration on back of head from car accident to still cause pain 5 years later? pin point sharp shooting pain and scalp sensitivity

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Foreign Body?: Although anything is possible, it is unlikely that a simple laceration sustained several years ago would still cause discomfort unless contaminated with a piece of glass or debris, or if the laceration involved a nerve which hasn't healed properly.

Question 5

does scalp lacerations hurt?

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Yes, like any cut: Scalp lacerations look worse then they feel. Like any laceration they bleed and are painful. The scalp is very vascular (lots of blood vessels) so it tends to be very bloody. Depending on the depth of the laceration, most of these require surgical repair (done with local anesthetic- so not painful). The scalp tends to always heal beautifully.

Question 6

is evacuation of a head laceration scalp hematoma a surgical procedure?

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Yes: If small, may be able to accomplish under local anesthesia. If larger blood collection, best done in a formal procedure room with anesthesia.

Question 7

what causes lacerations in a 1 year old liver?

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Toddler liver injury: This is usually associated with some kind of significant blunt trauma... They don't simply happen on their own  be aware of what could be happening.

Question 8

could a laceration to the liver cause dehydration?

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Why do you ask?: Someone with a lacerated liver is seriously sick and will be in a place where fluid management needs to be carried out meticulously.

Question 9

what can cause random lacerations on female genitalia to appear?

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Unusual problem: When there are certain states of estrogen deficiency, one may experience dryness and chaffing that may appear similar to lacerations. Otherwise, I am not certain what could be the cause other than excessively tight garment wear  producing abrasions or trauma from other sources of manipulation.
I would advise consultation with your gynecologist.

Question 10

while healing from 2 lacerations on a kidney what can cause high biliruben levels?

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Liver causes: High bilirubin is related to liver causes. I wonder if your injury that caused the laceration caused a liver injury . Also, some medicines can cause bilirubin increase. Follow on these bilirubin values with your doctor, most of the time it is a benign process. I hope you are not an habitual user of alcohol. Avoid alcohol and tylenol (acetaminophen).

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