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I just cut a huge gash in my arm thats about 4 inches long and the question is that i did not bleed is that good or bad i just want to know why did i not bleed

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please : Please tell me what you were cut with and how deep the wound is. When was your last tetanus shot?

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

I just cut a huge gash in my arm thats about 4 inches long and the question is that i did not bleed is that good or bad i just want to know why did i not bleed

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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