Question 1

what is the definition or description of: minor vaginal laceration?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal laceration: Minor vaginal laceration = superficial tear of vaginal mucosa.

Question 2

i have small paper cut like lacerations around the outside of my vagina. could this be an std?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It is not likely to be std by your description.But i will recommend you have it checked by your doctor or gynecologist.

Question 3

what's the difference between vaginal tears, lacerations and abrasions after childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Not much: They are all pretty much mean the same thing; sometimes abrasions are used to mean more of a very superficial tear.

Question 4

how can i tell if my tampon caused a laceration on the inside wall of my vagina?

Accepted Answer

Have examination: Your ob/gyn can examine you and confirm, but probably unnecessary, as it will probably heal before you can get the appointment.

Question 5

could a laceration to the vagina of a 13 year old cause labial adhesion?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A laceration could cause labial adhesions but this can also occur spontaneously in young girls and not be associated with trauma.  It is usually treated with estrogen.  Do not forcefully pull it apart as this is very painful and could cause additional scarring.  Although this is generally an easy problem to care for she should see a doctor.

Question 6

everytime i have sex it burns and stings really bad. it feels like i have a laceration around the area between my anus and my vagina. i have been putt?

Accepted Answer

See  gynecologist: You examination your genital system , for any congenital  abnormal folds , scar tissue , lubrication issue etc  and also  due the special training will advise you how to make the act better and not a painful choir

Question 7

had cut on finger with skin removed. it was 1mm deep,4mm long & 2mm width. after 3 days during mutual masturbation,she rubbed her vagina  herself & touched my hand. am i in hiv risk if any cum in her hand touch or rubbed the laceration on my finger

Accepted Answer

No: #1. Did your partner have HIV?  If no, no chance.
If yes, your skin would have closed and the chance of any infection entering your body would be very minute.

Question 8

i have small lacerations on my liver from a car wreck four days ago. how long will they be healed up? they are only about two centimeters long

Accepted Answer

About 6 weeks: But 80% will be fibrotic by about 3 weeks. Healing is a process which takes aboutn2 years for stable wound healing to mature.

Question 9

hi dr. how long should 5 sutures for a 3cm laceration around bottom and side half of right small toe stay in? dr who put it in said 7 days but shouldnt it stay in longer? what would happen if i keep it in longer?

Accepted Answer

Suture Removal: Sutures are often kept in longer for 7 days for lower extremity lacerations but I don't know enough about your exact injury to be able to comment on why sutures were recommended for 7 days.  Here is a good article to review:  https://www.medscape.com/answers/1824895-34809/when-should-sutures-be-removed  Please consider asking the provider who treated you.

Question 10

why does a small prick cause more pain than a huge laceration?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't: "huge lacerations" are generally more painful than "small pricks.".

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What is the definition or description of: minor vaginal laceration?

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I have small paper cut like lacerations around the outside of my vagina. could this be an std?

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What's the difference between vaginal tears, lacerations and abrasions after childbirth?

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How can i tell if my tampon caused a laceration on the inside wall of my vagina?

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Could a laceration to the vagina of a 13 year old cause labial adhesion?

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Everytime i have sex it burns and stings really bad. it feels like i have a laceration around the area between my anus and my vagina. i have been putt?

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Had cut on finger with skin removed. it was 1mm deep,4mm long & 2mm width. after 3 days during mutual masturbation,she rubbed her vagina herself & touched my hand. am i in hiv risk if any cum in her hand touch or rubbed the laceration on my finger

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I have small lacerations on my liver from a car wreck four days ago. how long will they be healed up? they are only about two centimeters long

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Hi dr. how long should 5 sutures for a 3cm laceration around bottom and side half of right small toe stay in? dr who put it in said 7 days but shouldnt it stay in longer? what would happen if i keep it in longer?

A member asked:

Why does a small prick cause more pain than a huge laceration?

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