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I have a bad cut that won't stop bleeding how do i tell if i need stitches?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

If pressure: And making the edges stay close together doesn't do the trick, stitches will help keep the scar to a minimum. If you keep wiping the blood you are making it harder for the bleeding to stop. Anti-inflammatories and Aspirin will also make you bleed longer.

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I have a bad cut that won't stop bleeding how do i tell if i need stitches?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

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