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What Causes Bleeding From Wound After Stitching It?

I have a very deep wound just under my knee, i didnt go to my doctor until 4 days after it happend. He said i should have got a stitch in it and that it has now become infected. Since then the cut hasn't started healing at all and is still bleeding. Why is this?
Fri, 8 May 2015
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Thanks for writing.

I am Dr.Saddiq ul Abidin. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.

Yes doctor was right deep wounds who usually need a stitch should not be left open they catch infections.
According to your history you seem to be having an infected wound in which there is on going infection. I hope you are taking antibiotics suggested by the doctor regularly.

This wound is not healing and still bleeding because when there is infection and inflammation in the wound it delays the healing process , as infection settles down healing will start to speed up automatically.

I would suggest you to take care of your wound, keep a good hygiene , don't let it get wet, take antibiotics regularly, if you were my patient i would have suggested you to take Augmentin 1 gram twice a day, I hope you are already taking antibiotic.

For pain you can take Tylenol or Brufen . Daily cleaning and dressing will help too. If it keeps getting worsened despite all possible treatment and care, contact your doctor immediately.


I hope this answered your question.If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise rate and close the discussion

Regrads.



Dr.Saddiq ul Abidin

M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)

Resident Medicine.
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What Causes Bleeding From Wound After Stitching It?

Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic. Thanks for writing. I am Dr.Saddiq ul Abidin. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible. Yes doctor was right deep wounds who usually need a stitch should not be left open they catch infections. According to your history you seem to be having an infected wound in which there is on going infection. I hope you are taking antibiotics suggested by the doctor regularly. This wound is not healing and still bleeding because when there is infection and inflammation in the wound it delays the healing process , as infection settles down healing will start to speed up automatically. I would suggest you to take care of your wound, keep a good hygiene , don t let it get wet, take antibiotics regularly, if you were my patient i would have suggested you to take Augmentin 1 gram twice a day, I hope you are already taking antibiotic. For pain you can take Tylenol or Brufen . Daily cleaning and dressing will help too. If it keeps getting worsened despite all possible treatment and care, contact your doctor immediately. I hope this answered your question.If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise rate and close the discussion Regrads. Dr.Saddiq ul Abidin M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician) Resident Medicine.