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Is it normal to bleed hours after you've cut your thumb? i did it at 6:55 it's 11:32 and it still bleeding. not heavly but enough for me to see it threw the bandiad cut my thumb straight inward.
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Can be: If the injury invoked blood vessels and is still open yes. If it continues to bleed, have it checked to see if you need it repaired. Direct pressure for 5 or more minutes may help. With a clotting problem you would have other bleeding problems in addition.
Answered 9/14/2015
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