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I cut a blood vessel in my finger when i crushed it. it got spliced back together and i was told to avoid caffeine and nicotine as i did. its been healing for 14 days now and i was wondering if its okay to have those again?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Coffee: Probably OK, otherwise this would be a great opportunity to steer away from nicotine as that will create significant issues in the long run.

Dr Kratzberg agreed

Answered 1/8/2021

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A member asked:

I cut a blood vessel in my finger when i crushed it. it got spliced back together and i was told to avoid caffeine and nicotine as i did. its been healing for 14 days now and i was wondering if its okay to have those again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Kratzberg agreed

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