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What is the best thing to do if i pass a bloody piece of gauze at home? delivered two days ago.

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Follow up: Let your provider know asap. A thorough evaluation of the vaginal cavity needs to be performed.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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I had my gallbladder removed 4 weeks ago and was told to keep gauze in it with a band aid over it to keep it dry. i am still having a bloody disharge (not alot, but not small amount) when i change my dressing (2Xday) is this normal?

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A member asked:

Had blood drawn today. Nurse took out Needle and pressed gauze for 3 seconds. Then bandaid over gauze. Came home and saw a 5 cent size blood spot on gauze. I know i clot because I just had a cut that clotted almost instantly.Why did this happen?

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Hi. I stepped on a hot coal tonight and burnt my foot. I have kept the foot under running water for ten minutes and it feels better but still tingles. Can I put Germolene onto it and a bit of gauze? It has formed two blisters.

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Is it common to lose gum tissue after an extraction? Also,is it a bad thing to keep gauze over the whole 3-5 days after the extraction?

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Was given a medicated packing/gauze type material made for packing tooth socket, is that meant to stay in there for several days?

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