Accidentally, I ran a cutter in my left thumb (opposite side of the nail). I went for dressing and a tt shot after half an hour and so. Looking at the wound that was still bleeding, doctor advised me for stitches. I denied & went for dressing & tt shot only advice me on this part, whether to wait or get it stitched right away.

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