Removing stitches?

[Bri-namite]

I've got a couple of stitches in my hand from something that happened a couple of weeks ago.

Is it OK to remove them myself, or do I need to pester the doctor?

Cheers.

[Fiend_85]

Doctor should do it I think

[Olive]

:crazyeyes

doesn't have to be a doctor - nurses can do them. but i would opt for the healthcare professional over self removal. oh yes.

[Bri-namite]

Ah.

Would NHS Direct be able to tell me where my nearest drop-in medical centre is, then?

[Olive]

Originally posted by Bri-namite
Would NHS Direct be able to tell me where my nearest drop-in medical centre is, then?

yup. or it'll be on the NHS direct site :)

[lisa simpson's saxophone]

Did they not tell you about removing them when they put them in?

Some stitches are soluble, ie they come out on their own. But I would have thought they would have told you what happens next.

[girl with sharp teeth]

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[Bri-namite]

Originally posted by lisa simpson's saxophone
Did they not tell you about removing them when they put them in?

Some stitches are soluble, ie they come out on their own. But I would have thought they would have told you what happens next.

I was drunk so I can't remember what they said :(

But I shall give NHS Direct Scotland a phone :yes: