Just cut my hand... any advice?

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   WryLiltposted 14 years ago

   I just had a knife slip about 1cm into the web between thumb and pointer finger.
   
   Have put a bandaid over it and seems to be not bleeding much but starting to sting.
   
   Any advice?

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      pisean282311posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      well who did put band aid?..go to doc wrylit...we need your hand till you post 10k hubs...

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         WryLiltposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Home alone with my baby, hubby won't be home for another four hours... so I'm not planning on driving anywhere!
         
         Oh and I can totally hub one handed. It's my left hand.

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      relacheposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Go see a real doctor, don't ask for virtual advice from strangers.

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      saleheensblogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      If doctor is not readily available:
      1. Few drops of tear on the injured area will really help as tear contains Iodine that is an effective antiseptic. Saliva also contain  Iodine which also work as an antiseptic.
      2. Onion sap is helpful for quick remedy and pain release in such injuries.

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         WryLiltposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Please read the post at the bottom of this thread.

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            saleheensblogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I can't understand which post you are talking about but I am just happy to know that you are better now and laughing and torturing over your keyboard

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               WryLiltposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/58110#post1334421
               
               LoL torturing. Yep that's probably what my keyboard thinks!

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      Baileybearposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      don't dribble blood on the keyboard

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   Nelle Hoxieposted 14 years ago

   Ouch! Just keep it really clean and put some antiseptic ointment on it. I bet it will be fine. If it starts to feel warm or you get a fever, or if it keeps opening up, then go to the doctor.

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      WryLiltposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Nelle. Have a doc appt Monday for something else so might get her to take a look then.

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   logic,commonsenseposted 14 years ago

   Put ice on it.  That will slow the metabolic process.  Lessen the pain.  Slow the blood flow.

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   kimberlyslyricsposted 14 years ago

   Remove the thumb immediately and immediately paint your nails!
   
   no seriously, apply pressure if in 10 minutes it is bleeding badly (like you can't do anything without blood dripping)
   
   Best get a few stitches if its bad enough.  I always get so mad though by the time I wait 3 hours in Emerg It stops bleeding!  ha
   
   above all else MOST IMPORTANT TO KEEP RUNNING AREA UNDER WATER-KEEP IT CLEAN!
   
   BE OKAY, OK?

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      pisean282311posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Remove the thumb immediately and immediately paint your nails!  ...

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   sunforgedposted 14 years ago

   just raise your arm - a nice sharp cut should close right up, elevating above the heart will slow blood loss - keep you from getting woozy while your alone.
   
   thats a nasty spot for a cut though - done it quite a few times and never enjoyed it in the least!

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   WryLiltposted 14 years ago

   Thank you all. Still freakin' sore but otherwise ok.
   
   Too scared to raise the bandaid... gonna wait for hubby to come home (YAY only an hour to go) and he can take a look lol...

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   sannyasinmanposted 14 years ago

   Run cold water over the cut, then cover it completely in Aloe Vera (the real stuff straight from the plant).

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   Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

   If a bandaid is keeping the wound closed and it's not seeping (or gushing) blood out you are doing well!
   Best things to do:
   1. Keep running cold water on it to keep it clean
   2. Apply pressure to the site with your other hand (or your other, beautifully painted nails on the same hand).
   3. If you have aloe vera where you live, good for you! Otherwise, apply an antibiotic ointment like neosporin to keep it disinfected.
   4. If you have any gauze that would be better than a plain old bandaid.
   5. As for the pain ... take whatever will make you feel better (Tylenol, glass of wine, shot of tequila ... all good:-).
   
   Feel better, wrylit! MM

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   wildernessposted 14 years ago

   If you poked a hole a cm deep in that web, it will probably heal OK.  If you cut a slice into it so that the slice opens up when you spread your thumb (hope that makes sense) I think you badly need stitches.  Every time your thumb moves, that nasty cut will open again and will not likely heal well.  Even if it does, scar tissue will likely form and make a lump that could be quite uncomfortable.

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    Jane@CMposted 14 years ago

    I hope you are doing okay now!

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    mistyhorizon2003posted 14 years ago

    So long as the wound is now clean ignore all advice that says to continue to keep 'running water' on the wound. This would only succeed in stopping the blood clotting, which you need it to do to seal the wound. Keep the arm/hand elevated to allow gravity to assist in reducing blood flow to the area (and again this will help in clotting). Apply gentle but firm pressure to the area if bleeding persists to prevent bleeding and give time for the blood to clot and seal the wound. Do not be tempted to interfere further by applying anything else until you have seen a Doctor, even antiseptic creams might not be a good idea unless a Doctor has first checked out the wound. If you are worried about infections use salt water to flush out the wound area, it might sting, but it will be safe and effective.
    
    Sorry Mighty Mom, glass of wine bad idea as this thins the blood and will slow down any clotting process, (although rather good as pain relief I have to agree LOL)
    
    Trust me, I have held a First Aider at Work Certificate (people) and also worked in a Vets surgery previously.

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    mistyhorizon2003posted 14 years ago

    LOL big time. Just noticed this was posted 11 days ago, so if you are still bleeding now you have probably not got long to live due to excessive blood loss. Assuming you survived I would love to know what the result of the Doctor's visit ended up being

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    mega1posted 14 years ago

    Oh wow!  11 days ago this happened?  Has anyone seen Wry around lately?  I haven't, come to think of it!  oh no!

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       mistyhorizon2003posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Don't fret, she has posted on http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/59038 in the last few hours, so I am guessing the wound was not too serious thankfully

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    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Hey Misty, what's up? I hope you are well. Nice to see you again.

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       mistyhorizon2003posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Cagsil, still around, just been winding down the allotment for this year, plus being obsessed with making chutneys and marmalades right now (see my recent hubs). All is well. Hope you are okay and really love your avatar, beautiful blue eyes on that tiger

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          Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I am doing well. Thank you. The tiger was a change that was due. I'll have to check out your recent hubs...

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    cathylynn99posted 14 years ago

    wash with mild soap and water. rinse. pat dry. bandage. polysporin is less likely to cause an allergic reaction than neosporin. clean and rebandage daily. if bleeding stops (and it sounds like it has) stitches are unnecessary, though if you go to a doc they will stitch it because that's what docs do. i know. i was one.

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    WryLiltposted 14 years ago

    Since there seems to be some questions as to my hand's health, I just thought I'd let everyone know that I managed to keep the arm (it was touch and go there for awhile!)
    
    Luckily it didn't get infected and it sealed itself within 24 hours so I didn't bother getting the doctor to check it. I think because it was a straight in, clean cut it wasn't as bad as a slice.
    
    Thanks for the concern and I'll go back to my usual - stabbing, cutting, running into walls and dropping things on my toes. Am a bit of a klutz!

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       Urbane Chaosposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       So the moral of the story is this: Don't play 5-finger fillet with an extremely sharp knife.  It stings when you miss.
       
       Really though, glad you didn't lose a thumb - or an arm.  That could have been bad for your hub-career.

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          quuenieproacposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          After all the commotion, you must be feeling warm all over with so many hubbers rushing to give you  first aid advice. See how they  all feel for you little sister! So now make sure your wound does not have a big gap that will give you a scar.  Keep it clean and dry . Wash with antiseptic and plaster or bandage it properly.

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    DrMikeFitzpatrickposted 14 years ago

    if by chance you cut yourself and perhaps live in the woods, all alone, cannot drive yourself to emergency, those type of scenarios. the hottest (extra heat units) cayenne pepper poured into a "gaping wound" will heal, bring blood flow, prevent infection as well as anything. my naturopathic doc buddy does live 5 miles in on a dirt road in the mountains and his wife slashed herself good. cayenne, 160,000 heat units did the trick.

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