Bleeding: The main purpose of stitches is to stop bleeding and secondarily to approximate tissue to heal and avoid infection. Most wounds will heal on thir own. Will they leave a scar or become infected depends on the specifics of the wound.
Answered 7/2/2016
5.2k views
Not liely: If totally severed it may be saved if quickly reattached. If partial, hold the tip to the pad with direct light pressure and go to er if totally severed and hours passed, it will scar over time or need to, be approximated sorry.
Answered 9/24/2016
5.2k views
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question