Broken glass injury requires immediate medical attention. The common types of broken glass injuries are surface-level cuts, deep-level lacerations, shock, severed limbs, and fatality.
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Are stitches necessary for broken glass injury?
Query: Hi doctor, Last night, I accidentally cut my thumb on a bit of broken glass from a photo frame. It looks fairly deep. I think I could see my bone. As I could not go to hospital yesterday night, I have covered it with plasters. Do I need to get stitches? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the depth of the cut wound (attachment removed to protect patient identity), stitches will be necessary for proper closure. It is crucial to maintain the affected area's cleanliness and dryness throughout the healing process. To facilitate healing and prevent in... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, Today I was kneeling on the floor of my kitchen to turn off the water valves under the sink. When I got back up, there was a stream of blood coming out just under my knee. A glass was broken a few days ago, so I think a piece of that may have caused it. The wound is not very deep and does... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Such a thing does not happen. Be very sure that nothing is left inside. A clean wound with no pus formation suggests no piece of glass is left inside. Just take proper wound care. I hope you have received tetanus dosage in the past year. If not, please get that done. Ap... Read Full »
Why is my broken glass injury still painful?
Query: Hi doctor, Around 7 to 8 months ago, I dropped a glass on the floor and got a fairly bad cut on my hand. In the local A and E, I had an x-ray and the doctor said that the nurse will have a look to make sure that there is no glass. Then, the nurse came in and patched me up. She said that she has been... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since eight months have elapsed and there is no pain at the scar site, the likelihood of any glass pieces remaining inside is minimal. Pain experienced during the initial healing phase could be attributed to nerve regeneration, a process that typically takes a few weeks... Read Full »
I have cut myself accidentally with broken glass. What can I do now?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years old female. I have got cut myself accidentally with broken glass from an old picture frame. I am concerned that I may contract tetanus. The cuts are minor. Currently, I am taking birth control medication and anxiety medication. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a cut from a glass of some frame. Hence, you have to clean the wound with an available antiseptic solution like Betadine or Dettol whichever is available. You can consult a general surgeon for the examination of the cut. To be on the safer side, you can get an ... Read Full »
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