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What are the signs or symptoms of internal stitches being pulled?
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Real time: Because we can't see inside your body as it's happening, it's nearly impossible to say if there could be a problem with the stitches or not. Even if the stitches are in perfect place, there can definitely be pain and a pulling sensation. Depending on the type of surgery you had, you may want to go back to your doctor. Sometimes an imaging study is used to assess the integrity of the wound.
Answered 3/14/2014
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