A member asked:

Could getting stitches in your hand hurt?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Yes and no: Not if adequate local anesthetic is injected first.

Answered 11/6/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The great thing is: that a local anesthetic is usually used to numb the area before the stitches are placed.

Answered 11/6/2014

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