A member asked:

I cut my upper arm last night. i didn't think it was that deep, but this morning it is swollen and i can see what i think is fat? do i need stitches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: If you cut it last night and no stitches were placed, it is probably too late to put them in as it is infected by now. I recommend you be seen though as you may need to have it debrided and irrigated and antibiotic started.

Answered 11/24/2012

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