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215 sats \ 20 comments \ @OT 2 Sep Education

I got kissed by my axe today trying to get rid of a stump. Blood was streaming out for a while, but after putting the bandage on it's stopped.

I feel like it should heal by itself, on the other hand it looks pretty deep. Interested to know what you would do.

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See a doctor73.9%

Tis but a scratch 26.1%

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166 sats \ 2 replies \ @Signal312 2 Sep

Hmm - that's an axe cut? Did you cut a piece of flesh actually OFF? I would have expected a straight cut. I'd say go to a doc if it's free for you.

Nevertheless I think you'll do fine without a doc. Though probably 99% of people will tell you to see one. Be sensible, and treat it gently, do NOT pour any strong disinfectant on it (apparently that kills any bacteria but also kills your cells that it touches, which makes a toxic stew of dead cells).

I recently brought a family member to the ER after a bike accident that resulted in a huge skin rash. Insanely expensive and they just cleaned it up like you could at home.

That's not to mention all the other bad experiences I've had with doctors and hospitals, that make me want to avoid them.

34 sats \ 1 reply \ @OT OP 2 Sep

Its more like a puncture. I swung and it deflected of the side and hit my leg. Could have been worse.

I also read not to pour any alcohol down there, but I did try to clean it out a bit.

I'll probably see a doctor tomorrow since most people think I should. Its not free, but it won't cost a fortune either.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Signal312 2 Sep

Would be interesting to know specifically what the docs do. I have a lot of books downloaded on emergency medicine, haven't really cracked them much though.

138 sats \ 3 replies \ @Taft 2 Sep

You should, of course, go and see a doctor. Why should you be at risk of an infection and make things worse?

21 sats \ 2 replies \ @OT OP 2 Sep

IDK, looks like most people are telling me to see a doctor. I don't really like going unless its absolutely necessary.

18 sats \ 1 reply \ @Taft 2 Sep

But in this case, it is absolutely necessary!

12 sats \ 0 replies \ @OT OP 2 Sep

OK, thanks for the advice

111 sats \ 2 replies \ @jddska 2 Sep

IMO, having a few motorcycle accidents what helped a lot was eating a lot of meat and moving your body as you can to make blood go around...

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @OT OP 2 Sep

Advice noted. Don't need to worry about a lack of meat consumption here.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @jddska 2 Sep

I am a non-practicant vegan also.

101 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satoshi__Nakamoto 2 Sep

See a doctor Be careful

101 sats \ 0 replies \ @k00b 2 Sep

I’d be worried about an infection with something that deep. Looks like you need a couple stitches. At the very least you should keep it very clean and keep an eye on it.

101 sats \ 1 reply \ @kenn_b 2 Sep

pour some whiskey on it and get it stitched up by a professional

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @OT OP 2 Sep

Thanks for the advice

101 sats \ 1 reply \ @sangekrypto 2 Sep

very scary and horrible, I suggest you take him to the doctor, to reduce the risk of infection

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @OT OP 2 Sep

Thanks. I'll keep it in mind.

It could have been a lot worse.

101 sats \ 2 replies \ @suraz 2 Sep

Since it was an axe cut, you might need an injection, like a tetanus. It’s better to get it checked out by a doctor, just to be safe.

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @OT OP 2 Sep

I had a tetanus about a year ago and they're apparently good for 10 years.

101 sats \ 0 replies \ @suraz 2 Sep

but you need to see doctor mate. I see the wound like that.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @riberet19 3 Sep

It seems like it was a deep cut, in my case I would have gone to see the doctor quickly, in fact I once had a pretty deep cut with a piece of glass and the first thing I did was run to the doctor.