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I have a very deep and long wound on my forearm and it is seeping some black color. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning or should I go to emergency room?

Submitted: 71 days and 14 hours ago.

Category: Health

Value: $14

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Gender: Female
Age: 89

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It received 32 stitches 15 days ago and has almost healed and I've been taking an ti biotics.

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well with deep n long seeping wound you will need IV antibiotics.. you should go to ER instead of a doctor appt. in the morning. need to start antibiotics as soon as possible.

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Expert:	Salar
Pos. Feedback:	97.3 %
Answered:	9/11/2009

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Posted by Salar 71 days and 14 hours ago.

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just got the already tried information. Sorry for the confusion but my recommendations are different from before based on this added information. It seems like you are already on antibiotics and the wound is healed. you can see your doctor in morning instead of going to ER tonight.

Edited by Salar on 9/11/2009 at 12:54 AM

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I have a very deep and long wound on my forearm and it is seeping some black color. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning or should I go to emergency room?

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Age: 89

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It received 32 stitches 15 days ago and has almost healed and I've been taking an ti biotics.

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well with deep n long seeping wound you will need IV antibiotics.. you should go to ER instead of a doctor appt. in the morning. need to start antibiotics as soon as possible.

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I have a very deep and long wound on my forearm and it is seeping some black color. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning or should I go to emergency room?

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Gender: FemaleAge: 89 Already Tried: It received 32 stitches 15 days ago and has almost healed and I've been taking an ti biotics.

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well with deep n long seeping wound you will need IV antibiotics.. you should go to ER instead of a doctor appt. in the morning. need to start antibiotics as soon as possible.

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Gender: Female
Age: 89

Already Tried:
It received 32 stitches 15 days ago and has almost healed and I've been taking an ti biotics.