loislanepoet
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Well, considering it has been a while and it is still hurting, I would definitely suggest going to the doctor. Even though he can't do much for the actual wound at this point, it may have developed a bad infection or you may have gotten tetanus from the cut. The doctor can give you antibiotics for the infection or a tetanus shot if it is needed. If you don't go to the doctor, you could risk worsening the possible infection and causing many more problems in the future. |
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Karen W
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Yes, if it's still bothersome after 6 days, you should see a doctor. You may need an antibiotic or antibiotic ointment. That would help with the pain. Sometimes leaving wounds wrapped up for so long and not letting them some air keeps them from healing well. But yes, I would get it checked just to be on the safe side. Good luck, hope it feels better soon. |
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Stumpy
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Probably give you a mild painkiller and tell you to keep it clean. I wouldn't waste the time to go to the doctor. |
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sara k
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of course you should |
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u should rlly go c a dr. |
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Doc8
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In six days a vascular area like that should be healed. Is there any evidence of infection, redness swelling red streaks? |
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Alex
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Yes, I would go right away. You could form a serious infection if you don't. The doctor will give you an antibiotic and maybe a shoot to stop the infection if he determines that you do have one. Hope this helps... get well soon. |
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frisbee72001
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I would still see the doctor. It's an open wound and you could get tetanus. That may sound drastic, but the chances are unlikely, but it's still worthwile to see the doctor. |
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Fool in the Rain
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He/she could make sure the cut hasn't gotten infected. Maybe give you some painkillers and/or antibiotics. |
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~life sucks~
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save your money. Unless its infected (oozing greenish or yellow stuff, hot to the touch, swelling, redness surrounding the wound, fever) there is nothing to do for it. Keep it clean and dry, apply neosporin. Ofcourse its going to hurt, you sliced it with a knife. Just watch for infection, you'll be fine. |
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Doc from Bangkok
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we would give you anti-biotics, which you may need if it is still hurting, and perhaps a t-DAP booster if you are out of date |
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BILBO BAGGINS
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FIRST OF ALL, I HOPE YOU USED NEOSPORIN WHILE APPLYING THOSE BANDAGES. I DON'T THINK YOU NEED TO SEE A DOC UNLESS YOU NOTICE THAT IT CONTINUES TO SWELL A/F DAY 3 OR 4. TAKE SOME IBUPROFEN FOR THE PAIN BECAUSE IT HAS SOME ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTION. |
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pheonixardent
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only see a dr. if it is red and swelling. Otherwise don't worry about it. Try useing aloe vera on it or take some asprin. |
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cats4ever2k1
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have you cleaned the wound? Its good the bleeding stopped but I wonder did you clean it? If you didnt...it could of gotten infected- and you will need to see a doctor for that...otherwise just a cut...depends on how deep- if its deep you may of need stitches.....therefor a doc...if its a flesh wound that would be the only case Id say You dont need to. |
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Marina F
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the bad possibility after 6 days is an infection, so if you have the finger red and swollen..inflamed and it hurts too bad you should see the doctor because you could need some antibiotics, if not, don't worry and keep it clean ( peroxide is good) and dry. |
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marquie
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I feel you should go to the doctor. They may not be able to sew it up but you could have an infection which could get worse if not treated. Especially, if there is redness & swelling. |
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abarmaid4u
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Unless you've had a tetanus shot within the last 10 years, you may want to get one of those.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetanus |
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Donkey
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If it's yellow or oozing bad, I would see the doctor. If it's not infected, the doctor is going to tell you to take some advil, send you home, and charge you for the visit. Rinse out the cut with peroxide (It'll burn, but it will kill the germs) Clean it and put a fresh bandage on it every day, or even twice a day, especially after showering. Once it has mended some, and you don't think it will break open, sleep with the bandage off. It's good for the cut to get some air, helps the would dry out. Also, put Neosporin on the bandage...it's anti-bacterial, and helps cuts heal faster. If, after another week or so it doesn't seem to be healing, go see the doctor because it may be infected. |
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ssgtusmc3013
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yes |
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warm_champaign
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I would call your regular doctor and ask him these things. But i cut my fingertip off once and it grew back. I wouldn't go to the doctor unless it keeps bleeding or something like that.
Any cut that you have is gonna hurt. thats what makes it a cut. I suggest you use some neosporion and make sure you give it some air now and again so that the new skin can heal over the dead skin.
I think you'll be just fine. |
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semi273hemi
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If infected see a Doctor |
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Medical Assistant
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well if your not healing could be you have diabetes, If I were you I would see a doctor you might need a tetnus buster vaccine |
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damsca
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If it is a superficial cut, then it will heal in time. But if it is a deep cut, then you might need stitches. Do you notice anything (e.g. swelling, reddish colour, healing, etc.) around the cut? If no healing is seen, I'd say "go to the doctor". |
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shavenllama
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It hurts because it's on your fingertip. if the cut doesn't smell bad or if you don't have any discoloration under the skin, he wont be able to do anything. keep neosporin on it and let it air if you can. |
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Rayman
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You should go see a doctor! |
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Julia
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Go to the doctor! |
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doctor asho
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yes,u Should go to the doctor. |
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trazom28
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depending on how well you cleaned the wound, you may require an antibiotic. You may have a small infection in it, especially if it's hurting still. It could be irritated from the infection.
You should go see the doc. |
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Kristy h
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go to the doctor please!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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You should see the doctor in case you develop an infection from that cut. He may give you a tetnus shot or antibiotics to prevent any infection that may occur. |
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SmartyPants
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It could be infected. Go to the doctor before you get Gangrene. There could be microscopic traces of old food inside the wound since you cut it with a kitchen knife (which has a tendency of retaining small particles of food in the blade). I would at least have it checked out. |
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