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Why Did My Stitches Open Up And Start Bleeding?

I had surgery about a week ago and my stitches somehow busted open in he middle and is bleeding heavily. My mother does not have a car to take me to the hospital and the local bus doesn't run today since its a holiday. Should we call an ambulance for me?
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Sutures getting dislodged can occur. Causes can range from excessive movement of the wound, infection etc. If infection is the cause it will require antibiotics. As a temporary measure clean the wound with a disinfectant and compress the wound with a guaze mildly. If the bleeding doesn't stop u might need to visit your doctor immediately
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Why Did My Stitches Open Up And Start Bleeding?

Sutures getting dislodged can occur. Causes can range from excessive movement of the wound, infection etc. If infection is the cause it will require antibiotics. As a temporary measure clean the wound with a disinfectant and compress the wound with a guaze mildly. If the bleeding doesn t stop u might need to visit your doctor immediately