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5 cut on finger w/hedge trimmer. it stopped bleeding within 10min and a couple hrs later i bent my finger a little & bled some.do i need stitches/dr?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Need evaluation: To make sure no tendon or nerve injury , and tetanus prophylaxis if you are not immunized , see your doctor.

Dr Lessnau agreed

Answered 9/20/2013

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

ASAP doc: Have it checked by a doc! never wait, always be safe. Future trouble may cost a lot of money.

Dr Balin agreed

Answered 3/30/2015

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