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Yes, you can ice stitches to help reduce swelling and alleviate pain in the area. Applying ice wrapped in a cloth for 15-20 minutes at a time can be beneficial, but be sure to avoid direct contact with the skin to prevent frostbite. Always follow your healthcare provider's advice regarding care for your stitches, especially if you notice signs of infection or other complications.
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Can you put ice on a dogs swollen ear?
Ice could help make it feel better by bringing down the swelling. But you should go to the doctor first in case you need stitches.
Can you swim if you have stitches in your forehead?
Doctors recommend avoiding swimming while you have stitches. You should wait until the wound has healed and the stitches are removed.
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.
What should you eat while stitches on the leg?
I'm not sure if eating anything would damage your stitches if they're on your leg.
My dogs stitches came out what should i do?
Take it to a vet
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
How do you take care of tubal ligation stitches?
Tubal ligation is usually performed using a laparoscope. The stitches used are usually dissolve on their own. To care for you stitches, they should be kept clean and dry.
Should you get stitches on your finger?
Only if it is injured sufficiently to warrant it.
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.
Should you still have stitches coming out of your body a year after surgery?
No, you should not have stitches coming out of your body a year after surgery. Stitches, whether absorbable or non-absorbable, should typically dissolve or be removed within weeks to a few months, depending on the type of sutures used and the healing process. If you notice any stitches still present after such an extended period, it's important to consult your healthcare provider for evaluation and potential removal.
Should you work out your knee if it has stitches?
No. It can rip the stitches. Lay down and put a pillow under your knee and another under your foot and watch TV.
How long should stitches be in?
The Doctor Who put them in will be able to best judge how long they need to be left in, but on average stitches on the face should be left in for 3-5 days, stitches on the body or scalp 7-10 days, and stitches on extremities 10-14 days. When a stitch is put in on a joint like the elbow or knee, the wound will take longer to heal and stitches should be left in for a full two weeks. Stitches being left in for too long risk infection and painful extraction and stitches removed too soon can result in the wound opening up again. (WikiAnswers and all contributors are not responsible for the advice given. This advice is given for informational use only and should not not constitute or replace professional medical advice.)
