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I cut my arm on glass, i've two deep gashes, hit a vein, had them for about three days, but they're starting to hurt, what should i do?

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Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

See a : Doctor. You need to be examined to make sure you are not getting an infection and that no glass is left in your arm.

Answered 4/8/2013

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A member asked:

I cut my arm on glass, i've two deep gashes, hit a vein, had them for about three days, but they're starting to hurt, what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

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