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Q: How many days after sewing up your knee should doctor remove stitches?
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Should you keep your stitches covered?

As long as your doctor says so. In order to to avoid infection, it is advisable to keep them covered until the doctor removes them. Keep your stitches clean, and protect the wound as much as you can until healed.


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It varies as to where they are. This something to talk to your doctor about.


What should the stitches look like if your sewing machine tension is correct?

They should sit down flat on the fabric, but should not be so tight that the fabric tewns to ruckle up.


How long do you keep stitches dry after getting them?

You have to keep stitches dry for at least two days after getting them. You should check with your doctor to see if they should be kept dry for a longer period of time.


Should you play football with stitches in your forehead?

It depends what you did to it and how long the stitches have been in but for 95% of injuries if you've already had stitches I wouldn't say longer than a month but I'm not a doctor


My stitches aren't holding and they keep falling outthe pain is excruciatating?

You should go to your doctor or the E.R. If your stitches are falling out then they either weren't done properly, or the skin around the stitches is weakened and not holding.


How long should I leave stitches in my finger?

Until the doctor tells you they can be removed. They will inform you of this fact when you get the stitches. If you weren't listening, call their office and they will let you know.


What area of the body bleeds the heaviest when cut?

You should see a doctor. You might need stitches.


Should stitches have dissolved after sterilisation 4 weeks today - what should I do?

Go and see your doctor or other medical professional.


Can you add new functions to the Brother CS6000i Computerized sewing machine?

The Brother CS6000i can't be upgraded.It has sixty stitches though and that should be enough for most sewers.


Should there be green liquid coming from a cut with stitches?

With the information give, there really shouldn't be. Go see a doctor.


Can you have an serious infection and not feel pain Such as stitches turning black on a deep cut in a finger?

Generally, an infection causes swelling and eventually deterioration of tissue, both of these cause pain. Some stitches are black, depending on the type sutures the doctor uses. Hoever, if you have received stitches that were NOT black suturing material you should call the doctor's off and talk to them. You may need a followup appointment prior to the stitches being removed.