I JUST TORE MY THUMB NAIL 1/2 OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NAIL BED. I CAN'T GET IT TO STOP BLEEDING. HOSPITAL?

I just ripped it off 1/2 way off. i can not get it to stop bleeding. it hurts like hell. should i just wrap it or go to the emergency room. It is throbbing and has bled for 30 minutes

leaf lover2009-03-09T15:13:44Z

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last year i ripped off all of my nail and it bled and it will stop just rap it up and it will get better it took 3 months for mine to grow back

CoolCat2009-03-09T15:06:17Z

Have you tried to keep firm pressure on it for the whole 30 mins?
If after 30 mins of firm pressure, it still bleeds, then yes, go to urgent care.

To apply firm pressure, I would wrap the finger with many tight layer off paper towel. Make it thick and somewhat tight. Then wrap this with any kind of tape, tightly (not enough to cut off your finger's circulation).
If it bleeds through this, go to the urgent care.

jessycool1012009-03-09T14:13:25Z

You need to apply pressure to it for about 30 sec.(Yes it may hurt a little) but this helps stop the bleeding...If It keeps bleeding then i suggest you go to the E.R.(emergency room)

smoak2016-10-15T14:06:12Z

i'm guessing you're concerning the dewclaws. in the event that they are loosely linked and the canines keeps tearing them, this is recommended to contemplate having them surgically bumped off. this is regularly carried out while doggies are basically some days previous, yet could be carried out with an older canines. communicate on your vet approximately it and spot what he recommends.

bibbit2009-03-09T13:31:03Z

i would suggest the hospital yea