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Should stitches still have light blee ding 4 days later? lower right side of back. in the side crease mole was removed

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Talk to doctor: Site of stitches should not bleed more than a day after surgery. It would be prudent to talk to your doctor who knows more about your health.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 6/23/2015

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A member asked:

Should stitches still have light blee ding 4 days later? lower right side of back. in the side crease mole was removed

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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