A member asked:

I cut my finger cooking dinner and im concerned about what to do. how do i know if i need stiches or not its still kinda bleeding and it is numb?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Cuts: Usually so better repaired. If the cut is deeper than the overlying skin, consider sutures,,skin glue or steri strips. Remember to up date your tetanus. Local numbness is OK, if it involves the entire finger, you may have nerve damage. All the best.

Answered 5/4/2015

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