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Removing Stitches

collym · 2011-03-07 14:46:18

Hi there, I need to have some stitches removed following an accident on holidays. Anyone know where I can go to do that? I don't have a GP in Dublin, but I assume I need to go to a hospital anyway? Ta.

07-03-2011 2:46pm

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collym

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Hi there,

I need to have some stitches removed following an accident on holidays.

Anyone know where I can go to do that? I don't have a GP in Dublin, but I assume I need to go to a hospital anyway?

Ta.

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#2 07-03-2011 4:12pm

Bottle_of_Smoke

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Most GPs will be able to do it, ring them before you arrive and check to be sure.

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#3 07-03-2011 8:01pm

Parsley

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sher all ya need's a scissors.

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#4 08-03-2011 4:41am

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You'll be able to walk into any GP's office and get this done pretty quickly.

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#5 08-03-2011 9:30am

collym

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Thanks guys!

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#6 08-03-2011 9:37am

seamus

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You can remove them yourself with a pair of scissors, but caution has to be exercised -

If you take them out too early, you risk the wound reopening. If you leave them in a little longer "to be sure", then you risk infection. Your regular GP can do it and if you know him/her well enough they may not even charge you for consultation cos it only takes a second.

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