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What Cure Should Be Done For A Deep Cut On A Thumb?

Last night while open a can of corn, the lid cut the lower inside part of my thumb, just right in the crevcise. it bleeds periodically, its looks like a pocket when i pull the tip of my thumb back. it does throb and pain of course but not sure if i hit any tendons. will an urgent care facility be able to sew it up or care for it?
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

As you got hurted last night while opening a can of corn which has led to cut of the lower inside part of my thumb which bleeds periodically with throbbing pain.

This incident suggests me that you are having some open wound following the cut by the lid of the can. I would suggest you to follow

1. Immediately apply the pressure over the affected area to prevent bleeding.
2. Inj TT should be taken, if you not taken the injection in last five years.
3.A course of Augemntin, 625 mg, twice daily for 5 days.
4. If there is deep cut it should be sutured under aseptic precautions.
5.Oral NSAIDS for three days.

These aforementioned treatment will improve your condition.
Thank you.
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What Cure Should Be Done For A Deep Cut On A Thumb?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, As you got hurted last night while opening a can of corn which has led to cut of the lower inside part of my thumb which bleeds periodically with throbbing pain. This incident suggests me that you are having some open wound following the cut by the lid of the can. I would suggest you to follow 1. Immediately apply the pressure over the affected area to prevent bleeding. 2. Inj TT should be taken, if you not taken the injection in last five years. 3.A course of Augemntin, 625 mg, twice daily for 5 days. 4. If there is deep cut it should be sutured under aseptic precautions. 5.Oral NSAIDS for three days. These aforementioned treatment will improve your condition. Thank you.