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I had a type of growth removed from my upper outer thigh. i have 4 stitches which are bleeding is this normal?
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Wound bleeding.: Put pressure over it. Avoid Aspirin or antiinflamatories that prolong bleeding. May put ice paks on top. Keep wound clean with soap and water. In doubt show it to whoever sutured it.
Answered 8/1/2015
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