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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

You have a cut and it looks pretty deep. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if an open wound needs stitching to help it heal quickly and without scarring. If you want to be sure of the condition of your wound and save an unnecessary trip to the hospital, here are some helpful tips and methods you can use to know when a real open wound. the need for serious medical attention.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Reasons to See a Doctor Right Away

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   Try to stop the bleeding as quickly as possible. Raise the injured part of the body higher than the heart, which will help reduce bleeding. Use a clean cloth or damp paper towel, place it on the open wound, and hold firmly for about 5 minutes. Then open the damp cloth or paper towel to check if the bleeding is still bleeding.
   • If the wound is bleeding too much, stop everything immediately and go to the hospital immediately.
   • If you cannot stop the bleeding, or the blood is constantly gushing out from the wound, call an ambulance as your life could be in danger then.

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   Check to see if there are any objects in the cut. If there is foreign object in the wound, it can be very important to see a doctor as quickly as possible. The object can cause infection so it is important to evaluate how to safely remove it as well as the need to stitch the wound.
   • Don't try to take the object out yourself. Sometimes these help prevent the wound from bleeding too much. If there is anything stuck in the wound, you should see your doctor for emergency care.

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   See a doctor immediately if the wound has been a human or animal bite. Such wounds pose a higher risk of infection, you may need vaccinations and receive antibiotics to prevent them, so regardless of whether the wound needs stitches or not, you still need to seek professional medical help.

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   Examine the area of ​​the wound. If the wound is on the face, hands, mouth, or genitals, then you may need to sew the wound for cosmetic reasons and correct recovery. advertisement

Part 2 of 2: Identifying Can Khau Wounds

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   Understand the importance of stitching. Stitching the wound has many effects:
   • Close the mouth of the wound when it is too wide to heal itself. Using stitches to hold the wound's mouth together can help speed the healing process.
   • Prevent infection. If you have a large, open wound (where bacteria get into your body), closing the wound with sutures can help to minimize the risk of infection.
   • Prevent or reduce scarring after the wound heals. This is really important if the cut is in an area that determines the aesthetics of the face.

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   Consider the depth of the wound. If it is more than half a centimeter deep it should be stitched. If it's so deep that you can see yellow adipose tissue or even bone, you should see your doctor early to get it treated.

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   Evaluate the width of the wound. Does the mouth of the incision close together or does it need to be pulled back so that the cut tissue comes into contact? If it needs to be pulled back to cover the space between the cut tissues, it is a sign that you need to re-sew the wound. The stitches pull the sides of the cut mouth close enough that they can touch, speeding up the recovery time.

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   Look at the location of the wound. If the open wound is located in specific areas of the body that are frequently active, it will need stitches to prevent the wound from recurring by movement and stretching of the skin. For example, an open wound on the knee or on the finger (especially where there is a joint) may need stitching, while an open wound on the calf is not necessarily stitched.

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   Ask your doctor about a tetanus shot. Tetanus vaccination lasted for 10 years and then you must be vaccinated again. If you have an open wound and it's been more than 10 years since you got your tetanus shot, get checked by a hospital.
   • At the hospital, your doctor can evaluate your cut as well as see if it needs stitches.
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Advice

• If you are still not sure whether the wound needs to be reviewed and stitched by a doctor, it is safest to go to the hospital.
• If you don't want to be scarred, sew the wound as this can reduce scarring and help it heal quickly.

Warning

• Timely vaccinations and shots to prevent infection and disease.
• Go to the hospital if you experience uncontrollable bleeding, non-stop flowing, or poisoning.