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What would happen if you cut yourself deep and it hurts when you bend your hand, and there's a lot of blood. how to stop it bleeding?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sounds like: A trip to the ER is needed. Sounds like you might need some stitches and and to make sure no tendons were injured.

Answered 8/1/2014

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Laceration: Seek medical attention in an ER or urgent care. If after a cut bleeding doesn't stop within 20-30 minutes ,seek medical attention. You will possibly need a tetanus shot, stitches, and evaluation to insure there was no tendon or critical structure (joint bone) damage.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/2/2014

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A member asked:

What would happen if you cut yourself deep and it hurts when you bend your hand, and there's a lot of blood. how to stop it bleeding?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

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Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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