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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?
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Need evaluation: To make sure no tendon or nerve injury , and tetanus prophylaxis if you are not immunized , see your doctor.
Answered 9/20/2013
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ASAP doc: Have it checked by a doc! never wait, always be safe. Future trouble may cost a lot of money.
Answered 3/30/2015
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