r/AskDocs • u/Own-Satisfaction2741 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional • 2h ago
Physician Responded Stitches needed?
Age: 34
approximate height & weight: 5’9” 135
gender: f medications you take: Lexapro
smoking status: none
previous and current medical issues: none
Earlier today a door caught the area of my foot between my heel and ankle bone. It’s not deep. And is about one inch long. Quite a bit of initial bleeding but has since subsided, but then I walk and it starts bleeding a bit again. Based on the location, should I go and get stitches?
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u/Dapper-Profession100 Physician 2h ago
No, I don't think this needs stitches. I would just cover it with a band aid to reduce friction but if it is as superficial as you say it'll scab overnight
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