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I cut a vein on my finger by accident. will it heal on its own or should i go to the hospital?

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Should heal: If it is a small vein in the finger it should stop bleeding by simply applying pressure and should heal with simple wound care.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/10/2018

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