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I'm still bleeding from stitches. how do i stop the bleeding?

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Dr. Eric Linden answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Call your doctor: What kind of surgery did you have? You must call your surgeon asap.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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