Question 1

whats stitch in side?

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Fold in the pleura: This is a knife-like pain that happens from time to time to many of us and taht gets worse as we breathe in. There are many myths, but what is actually happening is that the pleura folds on itself, like underwear might do. A very deep breath will generally end this, or it will self-cure. It's almost never related to disease and if you have no other symptoms, ignore it.

Question 2

can i send a picture?

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Try our other forum: Free, public HealthTap questions and answers provide helpful information (but not medical care) for both the person asking the question and for other HealthTap users. Try HealthTap PRIME for private consultations with HealthTap doctors via cell phone, tablet, or laptop. A patient using the PRIME service can show the doctor pictures. There is a fee for Prime.

Question 3

can i send a picture?

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Try our other forum: HealthTap PRIME doctors see and help you, via smartphone, tablet, or laptop. They can see photos you upload into your FILES. You can also send images while in the middle of a live PRIME consultation. PRIME can be accessed from anywhere in the world, and patients just have a monthly subscription fee. (Doctors answering the regular, free, public questions are NOT able to see patients' photos.)

Question 4

how can i send pictures

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Try our other forum: Try HealthTap Concierge, where specialist doctors see you via smartphone, tablet, or laptop. They can see photos you upload before or during a private consultation. Concierge can be accessed from anywhere in the world; patients have a monthly fee. (Doctors answering basic HealthTap, free, public, informational questions do not look at patients' photos, nor provide medical care or prescriptions.)

Question 5

who will stitch me if i tear?

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Your doctor: Your OB or midwife will do any repair you need. Occasionally, your provider isn't comfortable with the kind of tear you have and will call in a specialist to assist them or do the repair.

Question 6

how can i send you a picture ?

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This a public forum: You posted your question on our free, public, informational forum... where diagnoses, medical advice, or medical care are not given. Don't send a picture to this public forum. Try a private consultation where a doctor can talk with you on video. Also, in the US certain drugs (but not all) can be prescribed and some lab tests can be ordered. On your screen, click on Talk-to-Doctor.

Question 7

when is it ok to get stitches wet?

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In general about: 48 hours after sutures have been applied after surgery. Please ask your doctor for definitive directives. Take care.

Question 8

how long do stitches take to heal?

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Weeks: It takes 6 weeks for full healing. The wound seals in 24-48 hours.

Question 9

could having stitches removed hurt?

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Most often: It is either slightly uncomfortable or there is no discomfort. Occasionally there is pain if the sutures were left in too long. Usually it is pretty easy and painless.

Question 10

should i bandage this or get stitches?

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Uncertain: May need stitches if wound depth &gt; 1/4”, wound edges are gaping  or jagged or if fat / muscle is visibly extending from wound.  See:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cuts/basics/art-20056711

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