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A member asked:
How can i numb my gash before stitching it shut?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
DIY? Bad idea: It has often been said that the doctor who tries to treat himself has a moron for a patient. The fact that you need to ask how to numb yourself before you suture your own wound indicates that you shouldn't be considering this. See a doctor, please.
Answered 7/18/2012
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See a doctor: A "gash" large enough to need closure should be closed by a physician, and you may need antibiotics or tetanus prophylaxis.
Answered 7/21/2012
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